Riva Florida

For sale at Orange Yachting: Riva Florida 1956 with 95hp Chris-Craft engine classic beauty

A unique opportunity for the lover and collector of classic boats a 1956 Riva Florida equipped with a powerful 95hp Chris-Craft engine.

This iconic runabout is together with the 'Super Florida' one of the two smallest and most produced Riva models it exudes pure Italian class. From 1952 to 1969, a total of 1137 examples were built. The 1956 year of construction is extra special: in that year the model was updated with a tighter deck design and fewer wood segments, creating more elegant lines.

Condition of the boat:

Fully restored before storage in 2019:

The woodwork has been given 12 coats of varnish deep gloss and carefully built up.

The original Chris-Craft engine has been overhauled and runs nicely.

Been in professional storage since 2019 since then has not been sailed until time of photographing for sale.

The deeper layers of paint are still in excellent condition. However, due to downtime, the top coat of paint is weathered and needs to be re-sanded and repainted for optimal results.

Features :

Make/Model: Riva Florida

Year built: 1956

Engine: Chris-Craft 95hp (overhauled)

Condition: Largely restored, light cosmetic finishing needed

Particulars: Rare model from transition year, many original details

This Riva offers a rare combination of elegance, heritage and potential. With minimal investment in paint, this classic is ready to shine again on the water or as a showpiece in a collection.

Interested? Contact us for more information, photos or a viewing.

Kind regards,

Orange Yachting | Yachtbrokers