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Originally Posted by VitaBene
Keep in mind that even if your 16 YO is driving your boat with a valid certificate, but you are giving orders (while perhaps imbibing  ) from the back, you are still technically in control of your vessel and can be held responsible for an issue (or get an OUI)! |
Interesting question there?
Your saying somewhat that the boat owner is responsible for what ever happens.
So if you are "impaired" and have some one else take control that has a cert. you still responsible?
I think that would get dropped in court pretty fast.