Is this unlawful and dangerous?

[Mashugana]

Originally Posted by John A. Birdsall

I think that Skip quoted a law as to riding on the bow, stern, gunnels etc. and I did not see anything about rails being involved, thus I would think that those riding on the bow of that boat were illegal.

In addition to Skip's quote this is from the NH boating handbook found on
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Originally Posted by NH Handbook

New Hampshire law states that these dangerous operating practices are illegal. {snip} Riding on the Bow, Gunwales, or Transom is allowing passengers to ride on a power-driven vessel in places where there may be a chance of falling overboard while underway. This includes passengers straddling the bow or riding on the gunwales or transom.

I agree with John, the boat in the picture is not operating legally. For sure it is not a safe way to ride. There are no seats on that bow and it is not designed for passengers while underway.