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Parsun F130 Shines in Italian Powerboat Racing: Historic Podium at the Legendary Pavia-Venezia Raid

Jun. 10, 2026

Parsun F130 Shines in Italian Powerboat Racing: Historic Podium at the Legendary Pavia-Venezia RaidBarcelona

Parsun, the innovative Chinese outboard brand distributed across Europe by Recambios Marinos SLU (RECMAR), continues to impress in the competitive world of powerboat racing. In partnership with Motonautica Nordio of Chioggia, the high-performance Parsun F130 four-stroke outboard has made a strong debut in the 2026 Italian motorboat racing season, proving its reliability and competitiveness on the water.

Parsun F130 Shines in Italian Powerboat Racing: Historic Podium at the Legendary Pavia-Venezia RaidBarcelona

Installed on a race boat designed and built by the renowned Cantieri Mostes shipyard, the F130 immediately demonstrated its capabilities during the opening round of the championship.

Strong Start on Lake Como

Parsun F130 Shines in Italian Powerboat Racing: Historic Podium at the Legendary Pavia-Venezia RaidBarcelona

The season launched April 24-26 in Valmadrera on Lake Como. Despite challenging race conditions and two false starts that disrupted the final classification, the Parsun-powered boat showcased excellent speed, remarkably low fuel consumption, and outstanding reliability from the very first tests.

Outstanding Achievement at the Pavia-Venezia Raid

Parsun F130 Shines in Italian Powerboat Racing: Historic Podium at the Legendary Pavia-Venezia RaidBarcelona

The highlight of the campaign came at the iconic RAID Pavia-Venezia (May 28-31), the longest inland water race in the world. Held under difficult conditions due to exceptionally low water levels on the Po River, the Motonautica Nordio team competed in the demanding 6:1 category (weight-to-power ratio).

Despite a significant power disadvantage — the Parsun F130 was the lowest-horsepower engine in the field against competitors with 200, 250, and even 300 hp — the team delivered a remarkable performance. The F130 secured an excellent third place overall in its category, completing the course in 2 hours, 42 minutes, and 18 seconds at an impressive average speed of 97.23 km/h.

This result highlights not only the F130's top-end speed and robust construction, but especially its efficiency and endurance — key strengths that set Parsun apart in high-level competition.

Looking AheadThe Parsun and Motonautica Nordio collaboration will continue throughout the remainder of the 2026 season with three more exciting rounds:

September 5-6, 2026: Cervia (RA)
September 25-27, 2026: Corigliano-Rossano / Torricella (CS)
October 8-11, 2026: Centomiglia del Lario, Como

This successful campaign reinforces Parsun's commitment to performance, innovation, and reliability, proving that a true outsider can challenge and beat established players in one of the toughest racing environments.

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