Miami by boat: where to anchor, dock, and eat ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­  

Can't See Our Images? Click Here

 

BoatTEST - On The Water Newsletter

Hello Boater

Formula 387 CCF 

Where Fishing Meets Overnight 

Formula 387 CCF

CENTER CONSOLE, FORMULA STYLE The 387 CCF takes a broader approach than many offshore center consoles, pairing tournament-ready fishing features with a full cabin, triple helm seating, mezzanine lounge, and wide side decks suited to longer runs and overnight trips. Triple Mercury Racing 450Rs pushed her past 60 mph in our tests.

WATCH THE FULL TEST
MORE INFO
More Formula BoatTESTS-1

NEW Fleming Yachts 85

Built To Keep Going

Fleming 85 Interior

OCEAN FIRST The Fleming 85 is built around long-range independence. Twin MAN V12s, 3,170 gallons of fuel, and a reported 3,700-nm range at 8.5 knots support serious passagemaking, backed by an engine room designed for access, including a floor panel that allows a full MAN V12 to be removed without cutting into the structure.

WATCH THE WALKTHROUGH
MORE INFO

⚓

US Coast Guard Captain's License

Practice Questions 

INLAND ONLY You intend to overtake a vessel and pass on her port side. Which signal should you sound?

A. One short blast
B. Two short blasts
C. Three short blasts
D. One prolonged blast

BoatTEST Featured Pre-Owned Vessels

Pre-Owned Yacht Spotlight: Hold On

2024 Bennington QSBAX2 Swingback

2843222_cb43ecaa_36

TWIN 400S ON A TRITOON Twin Mercury V10 400s on a 30-foot tritoon with 76 hours is a combination that doesn't come up often. She has two Minn Kota Power Poles, Simrad GPS and sonar, Mercury joystick docking control, a swingback seating layout, and a Rockford Fosgate system with a subwoofer. Listed in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

FULL LISTING & PRICE
Promote Your Used Vessel

Miami by Water

Inlets, Anchorages, Dock-and-Dine

Yacht-Haven-Grande-Miami-marina-11-12-25

MIAMI NEVER CLOSES Haulover Inlet has its own YouTube highlight reel for a reason. This guide covers how to time it right, plus where to anchor, dock, and eat across Miami by boat. Four anchorages, five dock-and-dine spots, and navigation notes on the ICW, Government Cut, and the shallow flats around Biscayne Bay.

GET THE MIAMI BREAKDOWN
BoatTEST VIP Membership

Boneheaded Boaters of the Week

When Captains Skip the Briefing

maxresdefault-May-07-2026-12-38-29-4372-AM

READ THE SIGN Boca Bash draws some of the biggest boats in South Florida and, apparently, some of the least prepared captains. Wind, current, and close quarters do the rest. This week's compilation is part cautionary tale, part stress relief, depending on which side of the VHF radio you've been on.

WATCH THE MADNESS
Life is Better on a Boat Banner

⚓

US Coast Guard Captain's License

Practice Question - Answer 

B. Two short blasts
Under Inland Rules, two short blasts signal the intent to overtake on the other vessel’s port side. The vessel being overtaken must answer with the same signal to indicate agreement before the pass begins.

Facebook
YouTube
Instagram
twitter-x-logo-0339F999CF-seeklogo.com
TikTok

Questions? Drop us a line: editorial@boattest.com

 

© 2026 All Rights Reserved. Newsletter content may include sponsorships. BoatTEST strives for accuracy in all published material.  By submitting a photo or reel you grant BoatTEST permission to use it in our newsletter and on our social media. 

Photos@boattest.com

BoatTEST.com, LLC, 8A Halidon Ave,  Newport, RI 02840

 If you wish to change your newsletter preferences or unsubscribe

 Manage Preferences Here