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# First Sea Trial After 2 Years at the Dock!
- URL: https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/first-sea-trial-after-2-years-at-the-dock/
- Published: 2026-01-04T14:00:58.000Z
- Updated: 2026-01-04T14:00:57.000Z
- Author: Nikki Wynn
- Tags: Basics & How To's, Europe, Mods & Maintenance, All Videos, Boat Life

After two years sitting still, we finally did it, we got this boat off the dock. But not before discovering *why boats really don’t like being ignored.*

What started as a simple “one last thing” turned into a deep dive. Dead batteries, corrosion mysteries, and the kind of troubleshooting that reminds us that the learning never stops when you own a boat. Add in tight Dutch canals, a new-to-us control system, and our very first time driving this vessel…and yeah, we were a little nervous

This isn’t a glamorous sea trial. It's a real one. One where we learned a lot (like how the boat sounds and feels underway) and most importantly, that the boat actually works.

Next up: Our Maiden Voyage! Canals, the busiest shipping lane in Europe, locks and bridges, and fuel docks - oh my. Place your bets now folks, who will ding it first? Or do we make it unscathed? 🎰 😜 

As always, thanks for being here, you help make this journey possible.