Trip from Boynton to Miami

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I'm moving my 23 Pro-Line to Miami within the next couple weekends, depending on weather. I'd like to go out of Boynton Inlet and come in at Gov't Cut which would cut the trip down to a few hours rather than 10 hours on the ICW. I've consulted the chart and it looks tricky once you come into Gov't Cut. I need to get into Marine Stadium Marina which looks pretty simple once you get south of the main channel, etc. My new Condo is right on the Miami River at the entrance to the bay so I see boats going in and out all day, it just looks very shallow and tricky in that area.

Any advice is very much welcome and appreciated.

Best,

John
 
To me, the trip out Boynton is the much bigger challenge. Go at slack tide on a calm day. This inlet can be deadly when it is rough, especially at times of high current.

In your boat, once you get in Government Cut, you will bear to your port (Fisherman's Channel/ Lummis Cut, you can hang a right at Yellow "C" in the turning basin and proceed right to the marina (Isn't it still called Rickenbacker?) If you are ultra paranoid, keep going to the ICW then hang a left at the causeway following the markers on in, but there is plenty of water on the first route. Once you have settled in, the locals will instruct you how to get in and out using Bear Cut.
 
indeed, Boynton inlet is probably the biggest issue.

once inside Gov Cut, you can not go straight thru if there are any cruise ships in port. Stay on Ch 16 as the USCG broadcast regualr advisories on gov Cut closures. once inside you bear to port to stay on the south side of the port of miami. As George said, you can turn south once past the shoal and proceed straight to Rickenbacker and Marine Stadium. again, it's pretty clear on the chart, you have a good 6 to 7' there.

If you go straight in to the ICW, watch the markers just before the ICW intersection, at the River entrance. it's well marked yet many people take short cuts there.

Bear Cut isnt' a problem with a small outboard, jsut watch the depth the first time and take it slow. there are some nice sandbars on the south side of the cut, nice spot to hang out and relax, clear water and interesting snorkeling along the mangrove
 
A third on avoiding Boynton Inlet if it's not calm and you haven't done it. It's narrow and stacks quickly. If it's snotty at all, head down to Boca to go out.
 
Thanks to all. I've gone out Boynton inlet many times in good times and bad. I will avoid if too bad. Looked at chart and it looks like it's a straight shot to miami and this saturday so far is shaping up to be 2 feet or less. Thanks again.
 
I seem to recall polishing my props at Boynton a few years back...
 
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