The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC February competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 21: Derrick might lower this at sea, if able to.

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A clue to LIFEBOAT.
4 comments refer to this clue (from 3 competitors, 1 other)

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Comments on the clue
1.Nice anagram but the def. suggests (any)boat, not lifeboat
2.Good clue. In my top seven.
3.Best of the if-able-tos.
4.Best clue using "ifableto"