Cryptic crossword clue
Note port light on front of German boat 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word DREDGER

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The straight part
We know that "boat" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case boat = dredger.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does DREDGER mean?

DREDGER noun
  1. A vessel equipped for the removal of sand or sediment from the seabed.
  2. One who fishes with a dredge.
  3. A dredging machine.
  4. A container with a perforated lid, used to sprinkle sugar or flour.

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