Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Donzi 35 ZR 2005 vs Donzi Z29 Firefox 1986 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Donzi 35 ZR 2005 vs Donzi Z29 Firefox 1986 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 1 050 hp, the Donzi 35 ZR 2005 has a 790-hp advantage over the Donzi Z29 Firefox 1986's 260-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
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 Z29 Firefox 1986 caps at 8. 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 Z29 Firefox 1986 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeDonzi
Makenot available
Model35 ZR
Modelnot available
Model Year2005
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
DeadriseVariable
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail26 in. (.86 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.66
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches26
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (.64 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail7,800 (3,447.30 Kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg3538.02
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.78
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters10.74
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet35
Length - Feet29
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail35 ft. 3 in. (10.74 m)
Length overall - Detail29.00 ft
Length overall - Meters10.74
Length overall - Meters8.84
Length overall - Inches423
Length overall - Inches348
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail165 gal. (624.59 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters624.59
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal165
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeinboard
Engine max1,050 (782.98 kw)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercruiser
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower260 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Headroom60 in. (1.52 m)
Headroomnot available
Sleeping capacity2
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity10 gal. (37.85 l)
Water capacitynot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower