Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Donzi 38 ZRC 2020 vs Donzi 41 ZSC 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Donzi 38 ZRC 2020 vs Donzi 41 ZSC 2008 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 41 ZSC 2008 tops out at 940 hp. Engine specs for the Donzi 38 ZRC 2020 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Donzi 41 ZSC 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Donzi 38 ZRC 2020 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 ZSC 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Donzi 41 ZSC 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 4,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Donzi 38 ZRC 2020 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail38.00 ft
Length overall - Detail40 ft. 11 in. (12.47 m)
Length - Feet38
Length - Feet4
Length overall - Meters11.58
Length overall - Meters12.47
Length overall - Inches456
Length overall - Inches491
Beamnot available
Beam12 ft. 2 in. (3.71 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters3.71
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches146
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 9 in. (2.06 m) w/Arch 8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.59
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches102
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise22℃ Z-Tech
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail27 in. (0.69 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches27
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail17,000 lbs. (7,701.07 kg) appr
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg7711.06
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.17
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters12.47
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches11
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail302 gal. (1,143.4 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1143.19
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal302
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Engine maxnot available
Engine max940 hp (700.96 kW)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 0 in. (1.91 m)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity4
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity50 gal. (189.3 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (75.7 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters75.71
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal2
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeDonzi
Modelnot available
Model41 ZSC
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee