The Bug:
Leads cannot pull boats with players inside.
Steps to Reproduce:
Get a player to enter a boat.
Attach a lead to the boat and attempt to pull it.
Observed Behavior:
Leads lose attachment and drop once players get too far away for the said boat.
Expected Behavior:
Leads would be able to pull boats with players inside.
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After consideration, the issue is being closed as Working as Intended.
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Can confirm. It could also be intentional since a boat containing passengers like a player may be impossible to move using a lead. However, this doesn't seem to affect mobs.