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Fully-Restored Chaparral 2550 SX sport cuddy cabin powerboat - $16,400
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## Professionally Restored | Professionally Maintained | $16,400 – Firm for now
If you've been searching for a clean, mechanically sound express cruiser that has been maintained to a professional standard, this Chaparral deserves a close look.
I am a professional marine surveyor and former marine technician serving the Annapolis area. I have owned, restored, and maintained this boat for the past six years. The restoration began in 2020 and has included extensive preventative maintenance, thoughtful upgrades, and careful stewardship throughout my ownership.
The boat is being offered for sale only because my wife and I recently purchased a larger sailboat restoration project.
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## Performance
* MerCruiser 7.4L (454 CID) Big Block V8
* Bravo III dual-prop sterndrive
* Approximately 52 MPH GPS top speed
* Comfortable 35–38 MPH GPS cruising speed
* 80-gallon aluminum fuel tank
* Simrek drive shower (2020)
* Electric trim tabs with position indicators (2021)
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## Electronics
* Garmin 73CV touchscreen chartplotter/fishfinder with charts
* Standard Horizon VHF with integrated GPS & DSC
* Fusion MS-RA70 marine stereo (2024)
* Polk 6×9 cockpit speakers (2024)
* Kenwood cabin speakers
* LED cockpit and cabin lighting
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## Cabin & Comfort
* Sleeps two comfortably
* Convertible dinette
* 12V marine refrigerator
* Alcohol stove
* Porta-potty
* Two freshwater sinks
* OEM Bimini top
* Full OEM isinglass enclosure
* Cockpit snap cover
* Full mooring cover (2024)
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## Electrical
* ProMariner 20-amp dual-bank battery charger
* Dual AGM batteries (2021 & 2025)
* Battery selector switch
* Automatic 1,500 GPH bilge pump
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## Condition
This is not a neglected project boat. The original upholstery remains in outstanding condition, and the boat is structurally sound with no known soft spots, rot, or delamination. Chaparral's Greenwood XL pressure-treated marine plywood construction has proven exceptionally durable.
During the 2025 season, the boat successfully completed a crossing of Lake Michigan to Beaver Island, along with numerous additional cruising trips—a testament to its reliability and mechanical condition.
The boat has been professionally winterized and serviced, including:
* Engine oil and filter change (Mobil 1 Full Synthetic & OEM filter)
* Gear lube replacement
* Fuel stabilization
* Engine fogging
* Complete cooling system winterization with propylene glycol antifreeze
* Raw-water pump rebuilt with new impeller, housing, and wear plate
* Fuel/sea-water pump oil service
A detailed maintenance history and restoration records are available for prospective buyers.
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## Trailer
A 1996 Tow Master tandem-axle aluminum bunk trailer is included **at no additional cost**.
The trailer should be considered a bonus and will require:
* Brake system repairs
* Replacement of one spindle/wheel bearing assembly
* New trailer winch
Rather than repairing it myself, I've priced the boat accordingly and am including the trailer with the sale.
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## Price
### **$16,400 – Firm for now**
The asking price already reflects the condition of the trailer. I believe this represents an excellent value for a professionally maintained, mechanically sorted Chaparral 2550 SX with extensive service records and documented restoration history.
Complete maintenance records, restoration documentation, and many additional photographs are available for serious buyers.
Additional photos:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1dIqQkdbBahoPi1TE5YGf_mN0Br78paY4
Serious inquiries are welcome. I'm happy to answer questions and discuss the boat in detail with prospective buyers. **Sea trial available with funds in hand.**