Skeeter 2550 SX Specifications
- Builder: Skeeter Boats, Kilgore, Texas
- Type: Bay boat, single outboard (Family and Fish versions)
- Length: 24'6"
- Beam: 8'5"
- Draft: About 14"
- Weight: About 3,660 lb before power
- Fuel: 76 gal
- Power: Single outboard, 300 hp max (a recent dealer listing says 350)
- Livewells: 43 gal aft; optional 40 gal leaning-post well
- Cover Shipping Weight: 35 lbs
Cover Features
- Fabric Options: 9oz solution-dyed marine fabric, 7oz polyester, or premium Sunbrella acrylic
- Coverage: Fits up under the hardtop and covers the console, helm seating, bow and rear casting decks, draping over the outboard
- Construction: Reinforced stitching, hem cord at the rubrail, adjustable tie-down straps
- Protection: UV-resistant, water-repellent, breathable
Additional information
Choose Your Cover Fabric
7 oz. Polyester — Our entry-level marine cover fabric, woven from 100% polyester fiber at a 7 oz. per linear yard weight. This lighter option keeps the cover manageable for solo handling while still delivering reliable protection against sun, rain, and debris. Backed by a 3-year fabric warranty. Ships in Black.
9 oz. Polyester — Step up to our heavy-duty polyester, engineered at 9 oz. per linear yard for boats that face tougher conditions or extended outdoor storage. The denser weave adds an extra layer of defense against abrasion and weather without adding unnecessary bulk. Protected by a 5-year fabric warranty. Ships in Navy or Black.
Sunbrella® — For boaters who want the best, our Sunbrella covers use 100% solution-dyed acrylic — the same fabric trusted by marine professionals worldwide. Naturally resistant to fading, mold, and water damage, Sunbrella holds its color and integrity season after season. Covered by a 6-year fabric warranty. Ships in Black, Smoke, or Marine Blue.
Both polyester options feature solution-dyed construction, where pigment is infused into each fiber during production rather than applied to the surface afterward. This process locks color deep into the material, preventing any dye transfer to your boat’s gel coat or finish. The result is a cover that stays vibrant without bleeding or rubbing off. Our polyester is also designed to breathe — it allows moisture trapped underneath to vent out naturally, reducing the risk of mildew and keeping your boat dry. The fabric holds its form without sagging or stretching over time, stays lightweight enough for one person to handle, and stands up to prolonged UV exposure and harsh marine weather.
*The warranty periods above are provided by the fabric manufacturer and cover the material itself. For details on what’s included in the warranty for your completed cover, please see our warranty page.
7 oz. Polyester — Our entry-level marine cover fabric, woven from 100% polyester fiber at a 7 oz. per linear yard weight. This lighter option keeps the cover manageable for solo handling while still delivering reliable protection against sun, rain, and debris. Backed by a 3-year fabric warranty. Ships in Black.
9 oz. Polyester — Step up to our heavy-duty polyester, engineered at 9 oz. per linear yard for boats that face tougher conditions or extended outdoor storage. The denser weave adds an extra layer of defense against abrasion and weather without adding unnecessary bulk. Protected by a 5-year fabric warranty. Ships in Navy or Black.
Sunbrella® — For boaters who want the best, our Sunbrella covers use 100% solution-dyed acrylic — the same fabric trusted by marine professionals worldwide. Naturally resistant to fading, mold, and water damage, Sunbrella holds its color and integrity season after season. Covered by a 6-year fabric warranty. Ships in Black, Smoke, or Marine Blue.
Both polyester options feature solution-dyed construction, where pigment is infused into each fiber during production rather than applied to the surface afterward. This process locks color deep into the material, preventing any dye transfer to your boat’s gel coat or finish. The result is a cover that stays vibrant without bleeding or rubbing off. Our polyester is also designed to breathe — it allows moisture trapped underneath to vent out naturally, reducing the risk of mildew and keeping your boat dry. The fabric holds its form without sagging or stretching over time, stays lightweight enough for one person to handle, and stands up to prolonged UV exposure and harsh marine weather.
*The warranty periods above are provided by the fabric manufacturer and cover the material itself. For details on what’s included in the warranty for your completed cover, please see our warranty page.
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Install
Please watch the video below for installation instructions!
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's patterned for the Skeeter SX2550, the 24'6" bay boat with an 8'5" beam, with a hardtop and a single outboard. Please confirm your model, version and top when you order so we can check the pattern before we cut.
It fits the same hull, but it's cut to fit up under a top. The Family version comes with the Omni hardtop as standard; if you have a Fish model, tell us what top it carries before you order so we can check the fit.
Yes. Our T-Top covers are made for any hard top, so the cover fits up under the top and wraps its supports either way, leaving the roof exposed. Tell us which top your SX2550 has when you order so we can check it against the pattern.
The cover runs aft over the transom and falls as one loose drape over the outboard cowling; there's no fitted engine pocket, and the lower unit stays exposed below the hem. The SX2550 is built for a single outboard. Tilt the engine down so the fabric hangs evenly.
Choose 9oz solution-dyed polyester (Navy or Black) for heavy-duty everyday protection, 7oz polyester (Black) for budget-friendly coverage, or premium Sunbrella acrylic (Marine Blue, Black, or Smoke) for maximum UV resistance and longevity.
No. The cover is made to protect your boat while it is parked on its trailer, up on a lift or in storage. Take it off before you tow: trailering with the cover on can damage it and voids the warranty.
Materials and workmanship are covered for 1 year, and the fabric carries its own warranty (3 years on 7oz, 5 years on 9oz, and 6 years on Sunbrella). Every cover is made to order, so please allow 1–3 weeks; shipping is a $30 flat rate within the continental US.
Pricing: 7oz $1,425.00 · 9oz $1,600.00 · Sunbrella $1,920.00 — your final total appears below as you build your cover.
⏱️ Current lead time: 1–3 weeks — every cover is custom-made for your boat.
Questions about fit? Call (561) 677-2628
Questions about fit? Call (561) 677-2628
Skeeter 2550 SX T-Top Boat Cover — Custom-Fit for the Skeeter SX2550 Bay Boat
Skeeter builds its boats in Kilgore, Texas. Founder Holmes Thurmond built the first Skeeter in 1948, and Yamaha has owned the company since 1996. The SX boats are Skeeter’s saltwater bay boat line. The SX2550 is a 24’6″ bay boat with an 8’5″ beam, a Carolina-style flare and tall gunwales, a draft of about 14 inches, about 3,660 lb before power and 76 gallons of fuel, on a single outboard. Skeeter builds it in Family and Fish versions; the Family comes standard with an Omni hardtop, bow handrails and deck cushions, while the Fish has a leaning post with a cooler. Both have a taller console with a side entry door and room for a toilet, a bow fish box, a 43-gallon aft livewell, a three-position step that converts to a deck extension or table, and stowable rear jump seats. This T-Top cover is patterned for the Skeeter SX2550 with its hardtop, and like all of our Skeeter boat covers, it’s cut to this hull rather than a generic 25-foot size chart.
How It Fits the Skeeter SX2550
The cover fits up under the hardtop and wraps its supports, so the roof stays exposed. Below it, the cover takes in the console, windshield and helm seating, then runs forward over the bow handrails and casting deck to the flared bow, falling to the rubrail along the 8’5″ beam. Aft, it covers the rear deck and livewell, then falls as one loose drape over the outboard cowling, with the lower unit exposed; tilt the engine down first. Take off the bow cushions and rear backrest before you put it on. Remove your trolling motor before installing the cover. Trolling motors come in too many styles to pattern around, so the cover isn’t made to go over one. If your boat has Power-Poles, select them in the Power Poles field when you order. A Power Pole Measurement Form will pop up; fill it in and email it to info@perfectfitboatcovers.com so we can cut the cover to fit around them. Installation takes about five minutes: drape it bow to stern, run the hem cord along the rubrail, and cinch the adjustable strap-and-buckle tie-downs. It’s made for storage on a trailer, lift, dry stack, or jet dock — take it off before towing, since trailering with the cover on can damage it and voids the warranty.
Fabric, Warranty & Shipping
Choose 9oz solution-dyed marine fabric for heavy-duty everyday protection (5–7 year service life), a lighter 7oz fabric for budget-friendly coverage, or premium Sunbrella acrylic for 8–10 years of fade resistance. Every option is water-repellent, breathable, mildew-resistant, and double-stitched at the seams. Each cover is backed by our warranty (1 year on materials and workmanship, plus 3–6 years on the fabric) and ships for a $30 flat rate within the US — every cover is made to order, so please allow 1–3 weeks. For Skeeter’s earlier 24-footer, see our Skeeter 240 SX T-Top cover, or for the 23-footer, our Skeeter 2350 SX T-Top cover.