Drinking and driving a motor vehicle on land is obviously wrong and dangerous, but drinking and driving a boat is worse. Tests have proven that being out on the water for a few hours or more affects a person's senses greatly. The combined effects of wind, sun, waves, noise, etc. can really dull the senses, and it has been said that the effect of just a couple beers while boating are equivalent to a six pack sitting at a bar or at home.

Have fun, enjoy in moderation or when you get to the dock, and be safe.

In NJ it is exactly the same penalty for driving drunk on the water as it is on land.. Loss of license, fines, and possible jail time. :head: