Vessel used by a runner with much noise (5)
I believe the answer is:
skiff
'vessel' is the definition.
(skiff is a kind of vessel)
'by a runner with much noise' is the wordplay.
'by' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'a runner' becomes 'ski' (something which 'runs', ie moves quickly on snow).
'with much noise' becomes 'ff' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
'ski' next to 'ff' is 'SKIFF'.
'used' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for skiff that I've seen before include "Light rowing boat for one person" , "Small rowing boat" , "Small light boat" .)