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Inflatable dinghies depend entirely on trapped air

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A single deflation can turn this reliable tender into a tragic puddle. They lack any rigid structure, relying fully on highly pressurized chambers to maintain their shape and keep passengers from getting soaked.

Inflatable dinghies depend entirely on trapped air
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