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⛵ I traveled to Cádiz to buy this boat… look at how it is now 😱
7 February 2026 · 8 min · 353 views · Puerto Sherry, Cádiz
Sailboat glides through Cádiz marina under clear blue sky
What this video covers
Pioli travelled to Puerto Sherry in Cádiz to inspect and purchase a sailboat he calls Scorpion, and the footage documents that first visit alongside before-and-after comparisons of the boat's condition.▶ 0:42 On arrival, the teak deck was one of the boat's strongest selling points; the cockpit was narrow but functional, and the tiller steering was intact.▶ 0:49 Below decks, the upholstery was heavily soiled and required deep cleaning, the navigation table looked nothing like its current state, and two holes in the hull were plugged with corks — later covered with framed pictures.▶ 1:23 The boat came with a Raymarine chartplotter and radar but no backup GPS units; the VHF radio and electrical panel were kept unchanged.▶ 2:13 The original genoa tore on the delivery passage from Cádiz to Huelva and had to be replaced.▶ 2:57 Sea trials confirmed a characteristic stern-to-port swing in reverse, making a stern-first departure the preferred manoeuvre off the dock.▶ 3:22 Pioli's friend Ramón, from the channel "chapuzas del mar," filmed the day using Meta glasses and assisted with equipment checks.▶ 6:03 The summary closes with before-and-after photos showing incremental improvements made since purchase.▶ 6:59
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