[sdubfid]

So you want to get paid by the government for doing 6 months of nothing?

Become a politican, find a new job or deal with it.

-There are lots of people who do seasonal work at ski hills or golf courses
-Use those 6 months to start a trade welding(approx. 7 months), use your marine contacts and start doing aluminum repairs
-Learn scuba diving and clean the bottom of boats

You could easily find work for 6 months at a time depending on your skills.