"summerized" and strapped down for hurricane season
We were back in Florida for a few days to "summerize" out little condo and little boat. South Florida is a great place to be in the winter, but the summer and early fall can be hot, though not always hotter than the Bay. It is also hurricane season and that calls for special prep.
The condo gets all porch furniture brought inside and hurricane shutters closed. The boat gets strapped to the lift and the lift gets raised to the max in preparation for strong winds and storm surge. The boat also gets the bimini removed, covered, the fuel stabilized and the engine fogged, much like winterization on the Bay.
Before all this we took her out for a couple days. First trip was to dinner at a local waterfront restaurant, same with the second trip. This part of Florida you have to love. We can boat over a short distance and get to eight nearby waterfront restaurants. Off season the seating and service is quick!