>>2534234If you're actually serious, visit a small town where that's the primary industry before the season opens and ask around for work as a deckhand. Spend a few years learning the ropes before even thinking about your own boat and all the permitting and regulatory crap. Maine's Lobster boats are a good example of the industry niche you're looking for, where it's still viable with boats you could practically own and run as a one-man show.
