"Dave" wrote in message
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On 12 Aug 2004 06:14:32 -0700, (Scott McFadden) said:
I believe a realistic first step would be to prohibit the consumption
of alcoholic beverages by the operator of a power boat. (It is legal
to do so in Fla)
But not a sail boat, of course 
Just had a case this last weekend, off Tybee Island, GA, where a 25' boat
ran into an anchored shrimp boat at night. Four on boat the small boat. Two
with injuries and two lost overboard and later found by the Marine Rescue
Squad in a recovery. The operator was sited for operating while intoxicated
and further charges pending. Here in South Carolina if you cause a death on
the water due to intoxication, it is an automatic manslaughter for a start.
Leanne