§ 63-4215. Negligent operation - Liability.

The owner of a vessel shall be liable for any injury or damage occasioned by the negligent operation of such vessel, whether such negligence consists of a violation of the provisions of the statutes of this state, or the violation of any municipal ordinance, or neglecting to observe such ordinary care and such operation as the rules of the common law require.  The owner shall not be liable, however, unless such vessel is being used with his express or implied consent.  Nothing contained herein shall be construed to relieve any other person from any liability which he would otherwise have.