How to acquire maintenance skills and knowledge.

[EngNate]

Hmmm, seems like me asking, "I'm 62 and been fixing boats all my life, now how do I acquire the money to retire?" In both our cases, we'll have to just do it and figure it out...

[Spec]

Much of the knowledge I have found useful was similar to when I owned an RV. If you can fix a travel trailer or class B is very similar to my boats systems.

Im sure there are some travel trailers in the sand box (at least there were back in the day). See if you can find one cheap and start repairing and replacing what is broke.

Originally Posted by Peter195678

Dear readers,
I have a desire to begin my retirement (in 2029) on a boat.
How can I acquire the knowledge and skills to do most of my own maintenance before I retire?
I live and work in the middle east and have no access to regular or what you might consider normal marinas or sailing clubs.
I work random shift so even if there were night classes in boat building I would not be able to attend.
I think perhaps I could try a hobby supported by online learning that might help me acquire the knowledge and skills I will need but what hobby to consider?
All suggestions appreciated.
Thanks
Pete