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Can you get a BWI in a boat with no (gas) motor ?
Posted on 11/20/19 at 6:44 pm
Posted on 11/20/19 at 6:44 pm
We have a place on a lake and my nephew wants me to take him fishing over Thanksgiving, we usually have a few too many beers.
I have a boat with only a trolling motor and was wondering what the law is.
I tried looking it up but failed.
I have a boat with only a trolling motor and was wondering what the law is.
I tried looking it up but failed.
This post was edited on 11/20/19 at 6:51 pm
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Posted on 11/20/19 at 6:47 pm to The Torch
I dont think so, but a trolling motor counts as a motor. Somebody of questionable legal knowledge told me he cant get one in his kayak
Eta: a trolling motor is a motor so yes, if the guy wants to he can book you for it.
Eta: a trolling motor is a motor so yes, if the guy wants to he can book you for it.
This post was edited on 11/20/19 at 6:55 pm
Posted on 11/20/19 at 6:52 pm to The Torch
Just buy some life jackets. If you're drinking that should be a no brainer.
ETA: I read that wrong, my bad. Yes, you can get a boating while intoxicated while paddling or trolling.
ETA: I read that wrong, my bad. Yes, you can get a boating while intoxicated while paddling or trolling.
This post was edited on 11/21/19 at 6:29 am
Posted on 11/20/19 at 6:56 pm to Loup
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Just buy some life jackets. If you're drinking that should be a no brainer.
I have all safety requirements, my big motor got flooded and locked up and I haven't replaced it yet.
I usually behave while on the water but we will just be trolling around near the camp
Posted on 11/20/19 at 7:08 pm to The Torch
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I usually behave while on the water but we will just be trolling around near the camp
Have a GoPro by chance? Seriously though be safe.
Posted on 11/20/19 at 7:18 pm to The Torch
If you’re operating in a public waterway Any boat with a mechanical engine operating while intoxicated is against the law.
Posted on 11/20/19 at 8:01 pm to lsufan1971
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If you’re operating in a public waterway Any boat with a mechanical engine operating while intoxicated is against the law.
I have no idea about LA but in MS if it is under 25 HP it is not considered a motorized vehicle and you can be as drunk as you wish
Posted on 11/20/19 at 8:11 pm to cave canem
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in MS if it is under 25 HP it is not considered a motorized vehicle and you can be as drunk as you wish
Once again, MS>LA
Posted on 11/21/19 at 7:19 am to cave canem
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I have no idea about LA but in MS if it is under 25 HP it is not considered a motorized vehicle and you can be as drunk as you wish
typical
Posted on 11/21/19 at 7:27 am to The Torch
And even if you couldn't most Cops can figure out something else to pop you for.... 
Posted on 11/21/19 at 8:56 am to Lonnie Utah
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And even if you couldn't most Cops can figure out something else to pop you for
Video of man getting DUI on Lawn Mower
Posted on 11/21/19 at 9:33 am to The Torch
Let him drive.
Posted on 11/21/19 at 9:38 am to The Torch
quote:
Can you get a BWI in a boat with no (gas) motor ?
Absolutely
Hell, you can get one riding a bike.
Posted on 11/21/19 at 1:06 pm to The Torch
I believe the law says any means of conveyance so basically you could even get one on a unicycle.
Posted on 11/21/19 at 2:31 pm to LetTheValleyShake
Damn I checked Alabama and you can get one on water skis
Posted on 11/21/19 at 4:34 pm to The Torch
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The Torch
If there's one thing I highly recommend its an inexperienced boater with inferior equipment boating while drunk during the winter.
Posted on 11/21/19 at 6:51 pm to Putty
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an inexperienced boater
Far from it, I've been driving/operating boats since I was 7-8 years old.
Nephew wants to build a fire and put yo-yo's out, this usually includes drinking and eating and drinking.
Posted on 11/21/19 at 7:54 pm to The Torch
it dont matter they can give you a WWI if they want. walking, bicycling, lawn mower riding, kayaking, canoeing, or trolling motor in boat and even paddling a boat, it dont matter, if you drunk they DUI you and it doesnt matter the category the fines and BS that you have to go through is all the same
Posted on 11/21/19 at 8:13 pm to keakar
Imagine public intoxication IS public intoxication whether on dry land, in the water, or on a boat.
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