Can I work on a fishing boat with no work experience?

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So, a strange question, this one; I really want to experience the world, and have lots of different jobs, meet new people, etc. I was thinking, I'd like to try jobs that are unique and vastly different to jobs I've had in the past; like working on a fishing boat, or milking cows on a farm, or lending a hand backstage for an Andrew Lloyd Webber musical. You get the idea. I was thinking, I could ask employers if they need an extra hand from someone who has no relevant experience but is willing to work for no wage. I could say I'm a writer and doing it for research (I really do write, so it wouldn't really be a lie). They don't need to pay me a penny! I'll just help out. For a day or two (maybe more if the work isn't too strenuous). So, my question is, do you think employers would say yes to this? Could I really work on a fishing boat and help pulling prawn-tangled nets from the ocean waves, if I just go and ask, offering my labour for no money whatsoever? Are there laws that prevent this? Anyone know if this is a stupid idea?
Any help or opinions on this would be really appreciated. Thanks!

Jim
 
sure would. most likely. my dad worked on a fishing boat for the same reason as you!
 
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