Chapparral is an American shipyard, founded in 1965 in Fort Lauderdale, known for producing reliable, safe boats with high-quality material choices and excellent testing.
The Signature 280 is a sporty and versatile cruiser. This particular hull is in good overall maintenance condition, with well-kept interiors. In 2022, the current owner purchased the used hull directly from the official dealer.
Very rational internal layout with an open cabin at the bow, convertible into a dinette + 1 berth with a French bed under the stairs, complete with a fridge with a vertical door and a microwave. Well-equipped cockpit with an external table and U-shaped seating, convenient access to the sea via the integrated swim platform.
Maintenance:
05.2025 stripping and sanding of the hull, primer, anti-fouling and
complete revision of the outdrive units, replacement of the hydraulic pump piston
07.2026: complete engine revision by official Volvo assistance, a video will follow