While there is no open container law for boats operating on the lake, there are public drinking laws for many towns/cities. As I understand, if you tie up to a dock you are now considered in that town. So be careful about you or your passengers drinking while tied to the public docks.
As to drinking and operating your boat. I firmly believe that drunken boating is the leading cause of boat accidents and should be prevented and punished severely when observed.
Adults need to know their limits. I don't think everyone should have a zero limit, but I know that my limit on the water is much lower than my limit on land, both of them are much lower than the legal limit. As Nauset says impairment is subjective, BAC numbers won't save you if you do something really stupid after drinking.
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