It depends, which Bond villain are they being chased by?
In Florida, individuals must be at least 14 years old to operate a boat with a motor of 10 horsepower or more. Those who are 14 and 15 years old must complete a Florida Boating Safety Course and possess a boating safety ID card while operating such vessels. For those under 14, they may operate a boat only if accompanied by an adult who is at least 18 years old.
I am pretty sure that you need a licence to operate a boat. So unless they have a boat licence the answer is no.
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In Michigan, a person aged 12 to 15 must have a boating safety certificate to legally operate a boat with a motor greater than 6 horsepower. They must also be accompanied by a person who is at least 17 years old and has a valid boating safety certificate or be supervised by a parent or guardian. Additionally, they should be aware of the state's boating laws and safety regulations.
At least 16, to operate a boat you need a valid drivers license.
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This depends on state or national law. In many places, if you have a valid driver's license you can operate a boat, and generally a boating safety course is so you can operate a boat without a license. In other places, both may be required in order to operate a boat.
Old enough to hold a wrench. My 11 year old works on our boat, and I don't even have a boat yet.
In Georgia, individuals who are at least 12 years old can operate a boat if they are accompanied by a responsible adult who is at least 18 years old. However, those under 12 cannot operate a boat on their own. Additionally, all operators born on or after January 1, 1998, must complete a state-approved boating safety course to operate a vessel without adult supervision.
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