CCCWC February competition voters’ comments on Clue no. 15

A clue to LIFEBOAT.
4 comments refer to this clue (from 4 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue

1.	A clipper could come to the rescue, but it's not a lifeboat
2.	Not convinced by "dock" in definition
3.	I don't understand the 'I can dock you bit'?
4.	Surface does not convince, and definition a little ropy.