Version 1.5 is a must, since most of the mega mods are built around this version of the game, plus this patches the game up to date, fixing a bunch of bugs in the stock version.
As far as mods, it depends on what you're looking to get out of the sim. If a more realistic (does not always mean harder) angle is what you want, consider RFB. Another great mod is TMO, which toughens things up (possibly more than reality) causing you to act and think in a more realistic manner. FOTRS is also another great mod to consider. You could also add RSRD to your mods list to add realistic shipping traffic to the game. No more arcade style target rich environment. Now you will need to search for targets in historical shipping lanes. There are many other smaller mods as well to add to the immersion of the sim. Just be sure when choosing mods, that they are compatible with each other or big headaches will be the result. Also, be sure to use JSGME to install/uninstall mods.
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