text: water dips...? if you were afraid of the water, and it was most imperative that you had to get on a boat, would you?...   dr checko...   (nickname) it is a hypothetical, but lets safe you had to escape for your life. i think most people would trust a boat. it also deoends on the size and stability of the vessel.  a home made raft in high seas or a cruiseship. someone afraid of water could stomahc a luxury liner far easier than a dingy or raft.