One handy thing to have in a boat (5)

I believe the answer is:

scull

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'boat' is the definition.
(I know that scull is a more specific form of the action row)

I don't understand the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for scull that I've seen before include "Row with two oars" , "A single oar" , "Small oar" , "Blade" , "Light rowing boat" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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