Charlie takes a couple out in small boats (8)

I believe the answer is:

coracles

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'small boats' is the definition.
(coracle is a kind of small boat)

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for coracles that I've seen before include "Craft" , "Small round wicker-framed boats" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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