Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Donzi 32 ZF 2005 vs Donzi 35 ZR 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Donzi 32 ZF 2005 vs Donzi 35 ZR 2005 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Donzi 32 ZF 2005 at 32,0 ft versus Donzi 35 ZR 2005 at 35,0 ft. At 76 lbs and 78 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 1 050 hp, the Donzi 35 ZR 2005 has a 450-hp advantage over the Donzi 32 ZF 2005's 600-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Donzi 35 ZR 2005 carries 165 gallons versus 29 gallons in the Donzi 32 ZF 2005. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Donzi 35 ZR 2005 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Donzi 32 ZF 2005 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Donzi 35 ZR 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Donzi 35 ZR 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 35,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Donzi 32 ZF 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year2005
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 2 in. (2.79 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.79
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches11
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 2 in. (2.18 m) w/Arch 7 ft. 9 in. (2.36 m) w/T-Top 8 ft. 8 in. (2.64 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.64
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches104
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise22℃ Z-Tech
DeadriseVariable
Draft [drive up] - Detail28 in. (0.71 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detail26 in. (.86 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.71
Draft [drive up] meters0.66
Draft [drive up] inches28
Draft [drive up] inches26
Draft [max] - Detail43 in. (1.09 m)
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (.64 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.09
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches43
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail7,600 lbs. (3,447 kg)
Weight - Detail7,800 (3,447.30 Kg)
Weight - kg3447.3
Weight - kg3538.02
Weight - lbs.76
Weight - lbs.78
Length - Meters9.78
Length - Meters10.74
Length - Feet32
Length - Feet35
Length - Inches1
Length - Inches3
Length overall - Detail32 ft. 1 in. (9.78 m)
Length overall - Detail35 ft. 3 in. (10.74 m)
Length overall - Meters9.78
Length overall - Meters10.74
Length overall - Inches385
Length overall - Inches423
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail290 gal. (1,097.8 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail165 gal. (624.59 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1097.77
Fuel tank capacity - Liters624.59
Fuel tank capacity - Gal29
Fuel tank capacity - Gal165
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max600 hp (447.42 kw)
Engine max1,050 (782.98 kw)
Operational Info
Water capacity20 gal. (75.7 l)
Water capacity10 gal. (37.85 l)
Headroomnot available
Headroom60 in. (1.52 m)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity2