Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Donzi 38 ZFX Open 2010 vs Donzi Z29 Firefox 1986 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Donzi 38 ZFX Open 2010 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 900 hp, the Donzi 38 ZFX Open 2010 has a 640-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 38 ZFX Open 2010 is rated for 11 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 38 ZFX Open 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Donzi 38 ZFX Open 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 38,5 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
Model38 ZFX Open
Modelnot available
Model Year201
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) w/ T-Top 8 ft. 8 in. (2.63 m) w/ 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 - Feet29
Length overall - Detail38 ft. 6 in. (11.73 m)
Length overall - Detail29.00 ft
Length overall - Meters11.73
Length overall - Meters8.84
Length overall - Inches462
Length overall - Inches348
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 typeinboard
Engine max900 hp (671.13 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercruiser
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower260 hp
Operational Info
HeadHead - In console w/ fresh water shower, sink & porta-potti
Headnot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower