Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Donzi 38 ZR 2009 vs Donzi 38 ZRC 2020 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Donzi 38 ZR 2009 vs Donzi 38 ZRC 2020 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 ZR 2009 carries a rated maximum of 2 150 hp. Engine data for the Donzi 38 ZRC 2020 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
Both boats are rated for 11 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Donzi 38 ZR 2009 and Donzi 38 ZRC 2020 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeDonzi
Makenot available
Model38 ZR
Modelnot available
Model Year2009
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 8 in. (2.63 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.64
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches104
Beam - Inchesnot available
DeadriseVariable
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail28 in. (0.71 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.71
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches28
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 - Detail9,500 lbs. (4,308.2 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg4309.12
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.95
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters11.78
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet38.67
Length - Feet38
Length overall - Detail38 ft. 8 in. (11.78 m)
Length overall - Detail38.00 ft
Length overall - Meters11.79
Length overall - Meters11.58
Length overall - Inches464
Length overall - Inches456
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail190 gal. (719.18 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters719.23
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal19
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typenot available
Engine max2,150 hp (1,603.26 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
HeadEnclosed with Porta-potti, fresh water sink and shower
Headnot available
Headroom60 in. (1.52 m)
Headroomnot available
Water capacity10 gal. (37.85 l)
Water capacitynot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower