Florida takes its name from the sunnier American States, evolution of the Sebino, differs for the cockpit of the driver's seat separated from the sun deck, not longer only the backrest of the seat itself, but from a bridge that joins the side panels. The finishes are fine now and for the first time it appears the American-style steering wheel-cars, and the mermaid, arched shape and chrome, which will become the feature of wooden Riva.
The Florida no. 7, Barracuda, purchased from the Grand Hotel Miramare in Santa Margherita in 1953, is built with a more powerful engine to be used for water skiing. It is in fact the first Super Florida, a version intended to collect a huge international success.
This boat is from 1968, and the last series to be produced, is being restored, will be ready by Spring 2015 (ph.1 you can see how it will) , the level of restoration will be of the highest level, only original spare parts will be used, the engine will be at 0 hours.