Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Donzi 38 ZRC 2020 vs Donzi 45 ZX 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Donzi 38 ZRC 2020 vs Donzi 45 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 45 ZX 2005 tops out at 2 550 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 45 ZX 2005 is rated for 13 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 45 ZX 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Donzi 45 ZX 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 45,0 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 - Detail45 ft. 0 in. (13.72 m)
Length - Feet38
Length - Feet45
Length overall - Meters11.58
Length overall - Meters13.72
Length overall - Inches456
Length overall - Inches54
Beamnot available
Beam9 ft. 3 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.82
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches111
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise24℃ Z-Tech
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail32 in. (0.81 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.81
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches32
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail47 in. (1.19 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.19
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches47
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail16,000 lbs. (7,258 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg7257.47
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.16
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters13.72
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail405 gal. (1533.1 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1533.09
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal405
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max2,550 hp (1901.54 kw)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 3 in
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity2
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity40 gal. (151.4 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
Model45 ZX
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2005