I had overs 4 weeks ago. They say that you sohuld do nothing for 6 weeks but my hubby is away and I have to lift my 18 month old. I do have to be careful and not dance around too much with her but I am ok. If there was alot of strenous pulling I would say no as would not attempt a weights work out yet, but light movement would be ok… Is steering a boat like steering a car?, if so I would say you wuold be fine!