Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Donzi 32 ZF Open 2010 vs Donzi Sweet 16 Classic 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Donzi 32 ZF Open 2010 vs Donzi Sweet 16 Classic 2007 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Donzi 32 ZF Open 2010 measures 32,1 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 16,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the Donzi Sweet 16 Classic 2007 at 16,0 feet (2007). At 76 lbs and 25 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 600 hp, the Donzi 32 ZF Open 2010 has a 340-hp advantage over the Donzi Sweet 16 Classic 2007's 260-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 29 gal and 32 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Donzi 32 ZF Open 2010 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Donzi Sweet 16 Classic 2007 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Donzi 32 ZF Open 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Donzi 32 ZF Open 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 32,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Donzi Sweet 16 Classic 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model32 ZF Open
ModelSweet 16 Classic
Model Year201
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 2 in. (2.79 m)
Beam6 ft. 11 in. (2.11 m)
Beam - Meters2.79
Beam - Meters2.11
Beam - Inches11
Beam - Inches83
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 2 in. (2.18 m) w/Arch: 7 ft. 9 in. (2.35 m) w/T-Top: 8 ft. 8 in. (2.63 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.64
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches104
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise22℃ Z-Tech
Deadrise24℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail23 in. (0.58 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detail12 in. (0.30 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.58
Draft [drive up] meters0.3
Draft [drive up] inches23
Draft [drive up] inches12
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (0.88 m)
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (0.74 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches29
Weight - Detail7,600 lbs. (3,446.6 kg)
Weight - Detail2,500 lbs. (1,134 kg)
Weight - kg3447.3
Weight - kg1133.98
Weight - lbs.76
Weight - lbs.25
Length - Meters9.77
Length - Meters5
Length - Feet32.08
Length - Feet16
Length overall - Detail32 ft. 1 in. (9.77 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 5 in. (5 m)
Length overall - Meters9.78
Length overall - Meters5
Length overall - Inches385
Length overall - Inches197
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail290 gal. (1,097.68 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail32 gal. (121.1 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1097.77
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal29
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Drive typeI/O
Engine max600 hp (447.42 kW)
Engine max260 hp (193.88 kW)
Operational Info
HeadPorta-potti in console
Headnot available
Water capacity14 gal. (53 l)
Water capacitynot available