What does the cryptic crossword clue "Boaters in Ransome novel (7)" mean?

The definition is "Boaters". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of RANSOME = OARSMEN; definition: "Boaters" The answer is Oarsmen.

Boaters in Ransome novel (7)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3020 | 19 Down | 2019-09-08 flower