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Well-Maintained Chaparral 2550 SX sport cuddy cabin runabout boat - $15,800 (Rapid River)
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## Well-Loved | Professionally Maintained | $15,800 |
I have loved and restored this 1995 2550 SX sport cuddy cabin boat since 2020 - when I took ownership and started by replacing the headgaskets, and have never stopped working on improving her since.
For any buyer interested, her restoration has been chronicled here:
https://www.thehulltruth.com/boating-forum/1101077-1995-chaparral-2550-sx-refit-modernization.html
The boat is being offered for sale 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
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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
### **$15,800**
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 documentation.
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.**