Yes Sir.
You can download a model (give credits, or look what is need in the licence, to be a “good one”, if you are using the blendswapstuff), and modify it on your own. ://www.blendswap/blends/search?keywords=boat&is_fan_art=1&blend_license=&sort=Blend.downloads&direction=desc
I would suggest you blender, because the community is great, a bit like in the UE forums. ^^ slimeattack ahead
Stay focused and decide, what to learn, depending on how much time you have to invest.
Start easy, if you want to understand the full potential of blender (export to UE working well).
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