Is There a Legal Age to Drive a Boat?

Even though this girl looks young, she might still be over the legal age to drive a motor-powered boat. Even though the general perception might be that people need to be 18 to drive one of these water vehicles, the actual minimum age stands at 14 in most states, while in some states, people over 16 can drive one.

Aptly dressed for a perfect swimming day out in the sun, this girl is ready to drive the boat about. Interestingly, the American boating industry is massive, with about 100 million people going out for this recreation yearly, according to Discover Boating.