An inflatable boat is a type of vessel that can be inflated with air or gas and used for recreational or emergency purposes. A DINGHY is a small, lightweight boat typically used as a tender for larger vessels. A RAFT is a flat-bottomed boat made of logs, planks, or inflatable tubes that is used for transportation or recreation. A liferaft is an inflatable boat designed to provide emergency flotation and protection from the elements for passengers in the event of a disaster at sea.