The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word FELUCCA
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The straight part
We know that "Mediterranean boat" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case mediterranean boat = felucca.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does FELUCCA mean?
FELUCCA noun- A traditional wooden shallow-draught sailing boat used in the Mediterranean and along the Nile in Egypt, its rig consisting of one or two lateen sails.