Passengers drinking on the boat

[Gene Shenk]

HI Guys

I was wondering what the rules are when the boat is moving, can a passenger drink a beer or is that considered an open container violation?Somebody at work told me the boat must be anchored and the key removed from the ignition. I never drink on the boat because I am always rigging or driving the boat so I just wait till I get home to have a few but my buddy's enjoy there beers so I was wondering what the rules are.

Thanks

Gene

[muskybob]

They can drink all they want. Be careful though, a drunk sometimes doesn't understand the meaning of safe. You have the option of only allowing a certain amount onboard.

[jimski2]

In Canadian waters, a boat without a head [toilet] and open containers of alcohol aboard can cause you to lose your license and your boat and gear.The world is changing and your job and livelhood could be lost for a bottle of beer.