just got back on dry land and don't know where to start??

[gonzosts]

Just completed some work (telecom wiring) on three gas rigs in the gulf and now I'm home for two weeks RnR before going back out. I got Silent Hunter in July of last year and never has a chance to play. Loaded it last night, went to my favorit subsims place and now I'm wearing a neck brace becuase, sssheeess, I'm overwelmed at the amount of MODs there are here. I've played the game now for about a half an hour and I need to get modded.

Now I ask you in the know. what are the best mods I can install and in what order for the neck deep, nail bitting experience I am longing for...

My present system is:
2.0 P4, 1gb ram, 256 mb video (gforce).

I greatly apprieciate all your help in a short amount of time.