Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Donzi 38 ZFX Cuddy 2011 vs Donzi 41 GT 2018 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Donzi 38 ZFX Cuddy 2011 vs Donzi 41 GT 2018 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 Donzi 38 ZFX Cuddy 2011 carries a rated maximum of 1 050 hp. Engine data for the Donzi 41 GT 2018 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Donzi 41 GT 2018 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Donzi 38 ZFX Cuddy 2011 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Donzi 41 GT 2018 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Donzi 41 GT 2018 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 41,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Donzi 38 ZFX Cuddy 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeDonzi
Makenot available
Model38 ZFX Cuddy
Modelnot available
Model Year2011
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 5 in. (2.86 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.87
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches113
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 5 in. (1.64 m) With T-Top 8 ft. 8 in. (2.63 m) With Arch: 9 ft. (2.74 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.74
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches108
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise22℃ Z-Tech
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail25 in. (0.63 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.64
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches25
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail10,200 lbs. (4,625.7 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg4626.64
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.102
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters11.73
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet38.5
Length - Feet41
Length overall - Detail38 ft. 6 in. (11.73 m)
Length overall - Detail41.00 ft
Length overall - Meters11.73
Length overall - Meters12.5
Length overall - Inches462
Length overall - Inches492
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail318 gal. (1,203.73 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1203.76
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal318
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard - Triple
Drive typenot available
Engine max1,050 hp (783.3 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
HeadHead - Enclosed in console with fresh water shower & sink Head - Porta Potti in console
Headnot available
StorageBaitwell: 28 gal. (105.99 l)
Storagenot available
Water capacity28 gal. (105.99 l)
Water capacity2
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower