Serves on a boat (5)

I believe the answer is:

crews

(Other definitions for crews that I've seen before include "Those manning ships" , "Lots of sailors" , "Ships' companies" , "Men and women who man vehicles" , "Ships' complements, say" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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