kids and boating law question

[Winnipesaukee]

You are correct. 4 year old can drive but a 16 year old can't. Dumbest rule I have ever heard.

RG, just to clarify your post because some might not have understood it:

There are 3 people in a boat. A toddler, "Uncle Larry" (with no cert), and "Dad" (certified).

As long as Dad is in the boat, the 4 year-old can legally drive it. However, if Uncle Larry took the wheel, that would then be illegal (even with Dad).

"Dumbest" is about right.