What does the cryptic crossword clue "Boatman, one with no future outside lido, sadly (9)" mean?

The definition is "Boatman". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of LIDO (synonym="LIDO") + GONER (synonym="GONER") = GONDOLIER; definition: "Boatman," The answer is GONDOLIER.

Boatman, one with no future outside lido, sadly (9)

Times Cryptic #28669 | 17 Across | 2023-07-31 flower

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