Just to clear up any misinterpretation of the applicable statute, from the NH RSAs....the operative words being "means of transportation", not passenger or operator.....
TITLE XXII
NAVIGATION; HARBORS; COAST SURVEY
CHAPTER 270-D
BOATING AND WATER SAFETY ON NEW HAMPSHIRE PUBLIC WATERS
Section 270-D:1
270-D:1 Definitions. – In this chapter:
I. "Boat" means every description of watercraft other than seaplanes,
capable of being used or used as a means of transportation on the water and which is primarily used for noncommercial purposes, or leased, rented, loaned or chartered to another for such use....