Is this unlawful and dangerous?

[Mashugana]

Originally Posted by NH Handbook of boating law:

Unlawful and dangerous operation
New Hampshire law states that these dangerous operating practices are also illegal: ...
Riding on Bow, Gunwales or Transom is allowing passengers to ride on a 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.

Is the boat in this picture operating legally? What do you think?


I see many boats with kids riding on the bow area with their feet hanging over the side. Is that illegal? Other than sitting in the bow of a bowrider or seats designed for that purpose or during docking can people ride on the front of the boat while underway?

Here's the repaired link to the larger version of this picture by Sunset Bob in photopost. Check out the white haired man sitting close to the edge of the boat. Is this legal? What guidelines are appropriate for riding up front while underway?

Is it possible that this is the way to keep a look out for those hard-to-see kayaks



Thanks