Rowboats are small waterbound vessels for use by small parties or even single travellers. They are propelled by means of oars.
They are often used to go from large ships to shore without risk of landing the larger vessel.
The Secret of Monkey Island[]
Guybrush Threepwood uses one to travel from the south side to the north side of Monkey Island.
Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge[]
Threepwood uses a coffin in the swamp in place of a boat.
The Curse of Monkey Island[]
LeChuck's skeleton landing parties are sent to attack Plunder Island on rowboats, which are shot to pieces by Threepwood with a cannon.
Later Threepwood repairs and uses one to get aboard the Sea Cucumber.