The Megabyte is a high-performance single-handed hiking dinghy designed specifically to provide a more comfortable and powerful platform for larger sailors who find the ubiquitous Laser too cramped or under-powered. Designed by Ian Bruce, the visionary behind the Laser, the Megabyte was conceived as a "modernized successor" that addresses the ergonomic limitations of 1970s-era dinghy designs. Currently produced and distributed by Zim Sailing, the boat occupies a unique niche in the one-design market, offering a sophisticated carbon fiber rig and a planing hull optimized for sailors in the 180 to 250-pound range.
Zim Megabyte Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Zim
- Model
- Megabyte
- Builder
- —
- Designer
- Bruce Farr
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 2005 - ??
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 1 | $7,800 |
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esse 850 | 27.89' | $58,063 | 20 | 6 |
| Melges 24 | 24' | $31,827 | 12 | 3 |
| Italia Yachts 9.98 | 33.79' | $315,036 | 9 | 4 |
| Colgate 26 | 25.67' | $25,000 | 9 | 1 |
| Melges 14 | 14' | $6,450 | 8 | 3 |
| Sunbeam 28.1 | 27.89' | $126,014 | 7 | 3 |
| Sparkman & Stephens 30 | 30.5' | $35,000 | 7 | 2 |
| Ultimate 20 | 20.83' | $15,000 | 6 | 2 |
| Performance Laser | $6,375 | 4 | 0 | |
| Zim Megabyte | $7,800 | 1 | 0 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $7,800 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Zim Megabyte cost?
- The median asking price for a used Zim Megabyte over the past 12 months is $7,800. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Zim Megabyte sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 1 Zim Megabyte listings over the past 12 months, with 0 listed within the last 90 days.
- What are similar sailboats to the Zim Megabyte?
- Comparable models include the Esse 850, Melges 24, Italia Yachts 9.98. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.