The same way it affects you when you're operating anything else, with maybe a little seasickness added to the mix.
Makes it more likely that you will have an accident
Not if you are operating the boat. You must be at anchor or docked. You can be charged with operating a boat under the influence.
0.08
Alcohol impairs judgment, coordination, and reaction times, significantly increasing the risk of accidents while operating a boat. Even small amounts can affect your ability to navigate, respond to emergencies, and maintain balance, leading to unsafe situations. Additionally, legal limits for blood alcohol concentration (BAC) while boating are often lower than for driving a car, and exceeding these limits can result in severe penalties. It's crucial to stay sober to ensure the safety of yourself and others on the water.
all 3
The same way it does when you are driving a car
Slightly more when on a boat
Physical reactions become slower
Slightly more when on a boat
It varies from person-to-person. It can impair your vision - making you unaware of potential hazards in the water. It can reduce your inhibitions - making you do things you wouldn't normally do (eg swimming naked in a cold sea !)
Slightly more when on a boat
Slightly more when on a boat