Donzi 35ZR vs Sunsation 32 SSR
 

Sold my Donzi 27 ZR 496HO a couple of days ago and was set on ordering a Donzi 35 ZR with twin 496HO's........ad now I came across the Sunsation 32 SSR which looks very cool also.

Anybody can chime in on major differences and advantages on one over the others ?

The Donzi 35 ZR does seem quite a lot larger on the pictures and I have no possibility of test driving or evaluating at a dealer cause none have dealers in my country...

All thoughts highly appreciated

have'nt have the chance to see a 35 Donzi close enough but I would think there is a huge difference in space, cabin wise.

In my opinion, there are two different boat and the ZR is a bigger boat when comparing with the 32 SSR. I know the the Sunsation has a deeper cockpit but the 35 ZR will handle better in rough water. If you test drive both, I am in not doubt that you will pick the 35ZR. Both boats are nice but I personal think 35ZR is a better boat and I may be bias. If you need more information or want my personal experience with my ZR, you can send me an email. If you are in market for a used ZR, mine may be for sale as I am thinking about a 38ZR.

Good luck

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I would be curious to know cockpit room between the two??

My opinion is that you have to know the boat before you can fall in love with it....take a flight to a boat show or a factory and get inside them then demo it.

sunsation???
 

sunsation needs to put a boat on the race circuit ! P1 or super V get it out in 9 or 10 footers around malta!! DONZI did!

Wow :D i think is a good point ....


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Wow if a sunsation is considered large in comparison with a donzi I am unsure if I'll ever own a Donzi... they look incredible and have a great reputation but I consider sunsations to be a bit small so any smaller and you'd almost have to be a midget lol...
But still id go with the 35 ZR, its up for consideration to be my next boat as well... along with the 35 lightning and 34 PQ Vyper

The ZR will be a better rough water boat!

Go Donzi.

The 35 Zr is a great package. 80mph with 496's in a 30' boat!

WOW it must be fall people are digging up threads from 2 years ago.

I've driven them both. The SSR rides harder than the ZR. The ZR is 10% longer, so the comparison is a little bit out of balance. The SSR is faster. The ZR is more polished in trim, looks, fit and finish, roomieness. I bought the ZR, and love it. The dash is a real eye catcher, but the new hull SSR spanked me so hard I thought he had 525's. I can spank the old hull 32's pretty easily. The ZR is 40' on a trailer, so depending if you're going to trailer, get ready for a big truck and a big driveway. If you're on smaller water, get the SSR, if you;re in some waves, get the ZR.

What engines are in the Sunny? I would avoid the 496s. I'm a Donzi guy but we have a lot of nice Sunsations on Lake St. Clair. I like beating up on the smaller ones with my 525 powered 22 Classic. I think you would do well with either but if it were me I'd go with the 38 ZR (yup, 38!) with 525s.

I agree with thirdchildhood about skipping the 496's......but keep in mind that the Mercury Racing Stalwarth 525's come with a HEFTY PREMIUM.......But worth it if you got the dough!! I believe they are an absolutely sound investment for those of us that feel compelled to run our boats "sticks to the wood" most of the time!!
I Bet your 525 powered 22 Classic hauls AZZ, and sounds awesome with that 525 under your hatch!!! I'm a HUGE Donzi Fan........especially the 22 Classics!!

......But I think a 38 ZR would be much better fitted with 700 SCi's paired with NXT6-SSM Drives.
Actually this is the setup that Craig Barrie (VP of Donzi North America at the time and currently onboard with Statement Marine) was running in his "One of a Kind" 38ZR Comp. that seemed to change colors from Orange to orange/Green depending on which way the sun is hitting it.
Here she is
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YztXP23VMag