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⛵ I traveled to Cádiz to buy this boat… look at how it is now 😱
7 February 2026 · 8 min · 378 views · Puerto Sherry, Cádiz
Sailboat glides through Cádiz marina under clear blue sky
What this video covers
Pioli traveled to Puerto Sherry in Cádiz to inspect and purchase a sailboat he calls Scorpion, and the video documents that first visit alongside before-and-after comparisons of the boat's condition.0:40 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.0:58 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.1:51 The boat came with a Raymarine chartplotter and radar but no backup GPS units; the VHF radio and electrical panel were kept unchanged.1:51 The original genoa tore on the delivery passage from Cádiz to Huelva and had to be replaced.2:51 Sea trials confirmed a characteristic stern-to-port swing in reverse, making a stern-first departure the preferred maneuver 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.6:01 The summary closes with before-and-after photos showing incremental improvements made since purchase.6:59
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