What does the cryptic crossword clue "Instrument Mike installed in boat adrift on water (10)" mean?

The definition is "water". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of BOAT (synonym="BOAT") + URINE (synonym="bodily waste water") + M (synonym="Mike in the radio alphabet") = TAMBOURINE; definition: "Instrument" The answer is TAMBOURINE.

Instrument Mike installed in boat adrift on water (10)

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