Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Donzi 39 ZSC 2006 vs Donzi Z29 Firefox 1986 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Donzi 39 ZSC 2006 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 940 hp, the Donzi 39 ZSC 2006 has a 680-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 39 ZSC 2006 is rated for 12 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 39 ZSC 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Donzi 39 ZSC 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 39,0 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
Model39 ZSC
Modelnot available
Model Year2006
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. 2 in. (3.71 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters3.71
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches146
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 9 in. (2.06 m) w/Arch 8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.59
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise22℃ Z-Tech
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail27 in. (0.69 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.69
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches27
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (0.99 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches39
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail16,800 lbs. (7,620 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg7620.35
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.168
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters12.14
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet39
Length - Feet29
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail39 ft. 10 in. (12.14 m)
Length overall - Detail29.00 ft
Length overall - Meters12.14
Length overall - Meters8.84
Length overall - Inches478
Length overall - Inches348
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail302 gal. (1,143.4 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1143.19
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal302
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeinboard
Engine max940 hp (700.96 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercruiser
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower260 hp
Operational Info
HeadVacuum flush with pump out & overboard discharge, shower, sink, mirror, grab rail, 110V outlet
Headnot available
Headroom6 ft. 0 in. (1.91 m)
Headroomnot available
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity50 gal. (189.3 l)
Water capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (75.7 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters75.71
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal2
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower