These are some of the actions that are considered illegal in Louisiana: - Activities such as boating in a marked swimming area. - Allowing passengers to ride on an uncovered gunwale of a boat without railings. - Operating a boat at a speed higher than the allowed speed limit. - Overloading - Operating a boat in a manner that puts you at risk of running into another vehicle. - Fitting a boat with an engine exceeding the capacity of the vessel. - Operating a boat without life jackets, navigation lights and fire extinguishers.