Sailing with nerve damage?

Hi all,

I have been considering purchasing a liveaboard boat, and debating between a sail boat and a power boat. I really like the idea of sailing.

However, I have nerve damage on my right shoulder and wrist from an injury. It causes me a lot of pain and discomfort to hold something or grip something for too long on my right side. My right side is also alot weaker than my left. To make matters even worse, I am right handed.

I am okay working with my hands but I will often take breaks to ease my pain.

I am curious if you or anyone you know has similar injuries or conditions and how they overcome the challenges? Are they able to find workarounds?

I am planning on taking sailing lessons on a small sail boat to make my decision but I was curious if anyone had some experience in this.

Thanks in advance.