And that doesn't mean an inflatable is dangerous, just that any boat that relies on a motor for propulsion, can strand you when it quits. As one did at dusk with 3-11 and 12 year olds. Too much wind made rowing back to the boats in an inflatable meant they just had to sit and luckily washed up on a nearby island. Frantic parents on both boats began hailing the local CG, a nearby fishermen heard the call and found them downwind, and towed them back to our boats.

Neither hard dinghys or inflatables are dangerous if used safely. But either one can kill you if not used safely.