Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Donzi 38 ZRC 2020 vs Donzi 38 ZX 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Donzi 38 ZRC 2020 vs Donzi 38 ZX 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.
The Donzi 38 ZX 2005 tops out at 1 100 hp. Engine specs for the Donzi 38 ZRC 2020 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
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 ZRC 2020 and Donzi 38 ZX 2005 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.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail38.00 ft
Length overall - Detail37 ft. 9 in. (11.51 m)
Length - Feet38
Length - Feet37
Length overall - Meters11.58
Length overall - Meters11.51
Length overall - Inches456
Length overall - Inches453
Beamnot available
Beam9 ft. 3 in. (2.82 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.82
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches111
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise22℃ Z-Tech
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail28 in. (0.71 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.71
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches28
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (1.02 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches4
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail11,500 lbs. (5,216 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg5216.31
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.115
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters11.51
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches9
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail225 gal. (851.7 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters851.72
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal225
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max1,100 hp (820.27 kw)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headroomnot available
Headroom5 ft. 10 in. (1.78 m)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity2
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity31 gal. (117.3 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail10 gal. (37.9 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters37.85
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal1
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeDonzi
Modelnot available
Model38 ZX
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2005