Originally Posted by sommerfliesby

All-American Drive Service in Michigan

Hear many great things about AADS, Gonna take mine there except they are very busy! that must mean something

Originally Posted by Pwraddr

On my 37

-complete repaint
-trim and tab cables
-removal of the clamshell trim cable holders and installing merc style
-stainless fittings on the tabs to eliminate the faded plastic ones that hold the cables
-changing the garboard plugs to standard issue so I don't have to,deal with the oring on factory ones
-throttle bezel
-another pair of JL 8.8s
-bass knob to turn up or down the subwoofers
-removal of the side rails along the cockpit
-billet bilge blower vent covers
-billet side vent covers
-new windshield
-repair bow light cup so it drains properly
-install mini pin cleats for fenders
-new vinyl rigid rub rail
-new transom shower cup
-removal of one grab handle on dash
-new innotech panels
-Imco SCX drives

Debating on a new chartplotter and gauge bezels.

That is it I think.

Originally Posted by boatfreak

I'm sure we are going to really miss it but no we won't be there this year. I think we have been there 5 or 6 yrs in a row but it's time for something different. I believe we will be at the Lanier run and maybe Destin.

Originally Posted by sommerfliesby

What's everyone got going?

Sommer Thunder is getting totally rebuilt drives...new cryo'ed gearsets, XZ upper gears, and fresh paint and stickers.

Originally Posted by D2HP

You have XR drives and putting XZ upper gears? Is that an upgrade?

Originally Posted by sommerfliesby

Figures. We are tentatively planning on being there this year...but without the boat. Hanging out and hitching a ride for the run, then heading north to do a bike ride across the Upper Peninsula...

Gonna try for Old Hickory this year, though...

Are you coming up for the Michigan City races?

Originally Posted by sommerfliesby

Yup. Helical cut vs straight cut gears. Do a search on this site, there are a number of guys that have done it.

Originally Posted by Pwraddr

I thought I read that for lighter hulls and smaller power??

I can't see putting money in those drives, broke one at Boyne last year, ruins your trip.

Originally Posted by sommerfliesby

I can see putting money in those drives...because when they pulled them apart, the reaction was "Holy hell...I can't believe those things were still working!" Sooo....it was pretty much necessary. As to the gearsets, yes, there are plusses and minuses to deal with...but we are talking Bravo-based drives here, so...there's your problem.

And, being the person that I happen to be...whenever I travel a long distance with the boat...I've got a spare XR locked in the bed of the truck so my trip DOESN'T get ruined...

Originally Posted by Pwraddr

On my 37

-complete repaint
-trim and tab cables
-removal of the clamshell trim cable holders and installing merc style
-stainless fittings on the tabs to eliminate the faded plastic ones that hold the cables
-changing the garboard plugs to standard issue so I don't have to,deal with the oring on factory ones
-throttle bezel
-another pair of JL 8.8s
-bass knob to turn up or down the subwoofers
-removal of the side rails along the cockpit
-billet bilge blower vent covers
-billet side vent covers
-new windshield
-repair bow light cup so it drains properly
-install mini pin cleats for fenders
-new vinyl rigid rub rail
-new transom shower cup
-removal of one grab handle on dash
-new innotech panels
-Imco SCX drives

Debating on a new chartplotter and gauge bezels.

That is it I think.