CO off away from the boat, noise is dampened by sides of dink and lower platform ( that is why loudspeakers are mounted high to broadcast farther) In case of gas fire it is off the boat. The anchorages I have been to have not been stormy enough to splash inside of the dink. It is possible to drop the gen while transfering to and from the dink just as I risk my outboard when doing same. As for disturbing others I use moderation just like being sensitive with music, anchoring too closely or running outboard late or early.