Just one other point, Lucian: all inflatables do not row equally poorly. We''ve been cruising (so full-time use) for the last 2+ years with an inflatable floor Achilles (their LSI model
line) and I think it rows quite well, especially with 1 crew aboard. It rows far better than an old Avon Redcrest, e.g. We''ve had constant struggles with our Yamaha outboard and, far too frequently, I''ve had to unexpectedly row the dink (two of us, 8 hp hung off the back, and likely some backpacks or groceries or whatever) against a chop and back to the boat. Mind you, I don''t think the dink is built for that kind of use...but it was do-able.
Jack