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Originally Posted by Winnisquamguy
So are you saying when people go out to dinner they don't have any wine, or a martini with their dinner or dessert? More people get behind the wheel of a car after drinking than they do a boat....JMHO
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Interesting ideas from several people... I know that if I am out on the boat, or on the golf course, or at the beach, or after working in the yard on a hot day, etc., I tend to feel a little more tired and would likely be more affected by the consumption of alcohol. As such, if I drink at all, I would not have more than one drink before, during, and after dinner.
At the helm, behind the wheel, or hanging onto the handlebars (might as well get motorcycles into the mix), it is incumbent upon the operator to ensure that he is not impaired, thereby putting himself, his passengers, and others at risk.
There are far more cars on the road than boats on the water, at least here in NH, and I agree that more people drive after drinking in a car than a boat. The bottom line is we all need to ensure we don't operate under the influence.