Boozin and Cruzin

[Garett]

I know up here we are not allowed to have open liquor on board while the craft is in motion. We can only have open liquor on board while the craft is on the hook AND the craft meets the criteria of a dwelling. With saying that, I don't know what the law says about larger yachts and open liquor?

[welder]

Calif. is ZERO tolerance for the operator but crew can drink.

Texas , you can get a DWB/DUI if your over the legal limit .08

It's best just not to drink and drive ANYTING.

Edited March 17, 2010 by welder

[Cracker Larry]

i researched fl. DUI laws one time and found out that a person could get a DUI even on his own property if he is operating his riding lawnmower.

I live in rural GA, and have one neighbor who got a DUI mowing his grass, in his yard, on a riding mower. And ended up getting tased I have another neighbor who got a DUI plowing his own field with his tractor

Even so, in GA it is legal to have open drinks in the boat, in motion or anchored, as long as the operator is not legally impaired, .08. That ain't much, 2 beers, or one good mixed drink.

I also know (from experience) that it is against the law to even have alcohol on the boat, period, in a Federal Wildlife Refuge, such as the Savannah National Wildlife Refuge. Which occupies about 17 miles of the Savannah River in GA and SC.