(a) No person engaged in the business of renting personal watercraft for use on the waters of this State shall permit a person to operate a rented personal watercraft unless the operator is 16 years of age or older and has proof of age and that he or she successfully completed a boat safety course approved by the ...
Boating regulations vary by state, so there's no hard answer about how old you have to be to drive a boat. However, states that specify a minimum age generally set it between 12 and 14 — several years lower than the minimum age to get a driver's license.
How old do you have to be to rent a boat: all US states StateWhat is the minimum age required NEW HAMPSHIRE 16 years old NEW JERSEY 12 years old for boats longer than 12 feet and more than 10hp NEW MEXICO 13 years old NEW YORK 10 years old and a boating safety course should be completed46 more rows •
Age and operator requirements Any person operating a personal watercraft (PWC) in New York must be at least 14 years of age and must have taken the Boating Safety Course. Otherwise, they must be supervised by a person who is at least 18 years of age and has a Boating Safety Certificate.