The term 'boathouse gear' refers to the equipment used in a boathouse, which is a building on the shore of a body of water used to store boats and related equipment. The crossword solutions for this term include OARS (4 letters), OAR (3 letters), SCUBA (5 letters), COG (3 letters), and REEL (4 letters). OARS are long poles with flat blades at one end used to propel a boat through the water. An OAR is a single pole with a blade at one end. SCUBA stands for Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus, which is a device used by divers to breathe underwater. A COG is a wheel with teeth that fit into the teeth of another wheel, allowing them to move together. A REEL is a cylindrical device used to wind and store rope, wire, or other material.