Zim Megabyte Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Bruce Farr·2005
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · daggerboard
Rig
Cat Rig
LOA
14.25' · 4.34 m
Displ.
130 lbs · 59 kg
First year
2005

The Megabyte is a highperformance singlehanded hiking dinghy designed specifically to provide a more comfortable and powerful platform for larger sailors who find the ubiquitous Laser too cramped or underpowered. Designed by Ian Bruce, the visionary behind the Laser, the Megabyte was conceived as a "modernized successor" that addresses the ergonomic limitations of 1970sera dinghy designs. Currently produced and distributed by Zim Sailing, the boat occupies a unique niche in the onedesign market, offering a sophisticated carbon fiber rig and a planing hull optimized for sailors in the 180 to 250pound range.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 6,850
Ask, not sold · 2 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
2 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-13.9%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Zim Megabyte listings span 1 country. United States leads with 2 listings.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

2 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 6,85021100.0%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Esse 85027.89'$ 54,670236
Saffier SE 2426.25'$ 161,684198
Seascape 1818.04'$ 25,295185
Aphrodite 10132.6'$ 19,422164
Saffier SC 6.521.33'$ 57,869114
Sparkman & Stephens 3030.5'$ 35,00093
Italia Yachts 9.9833.79'$ 311,15594
Sunbeam 22.122.47'$ 65,62982
Schock Harbor 2020'$ 20,00075
Beneteau First 1414.11'$ 12,33031
Zim MegabyteYou are here$ 6,85021

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Zim Megabyte cost?+
The median asking price for a used Zim Megabyte over the past 12 months is $6,850. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Zim Megabyte sailboats are for sale?+
1 Zim Megabyte listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 2 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Zim Megabyte prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Zim Megabyte has decreased by 13.9% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Zim Megabyte sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Zim Megabyte listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Zim Megabyte?+
Comparable models include Esse 850, Saffier SE 24, Seascape 18. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.