Downriggin'
That was back in '83-'85 when I was in highschool. I certainly had a good time....ignorance is bliss. I scare myself now thinking about some of the water I ran in. If only my parents knew.

Busy,
Although you might not need a "Black Box" I would highly recommend testing your boat to see what kind of electrical current it produces (after you get your downriggers of course). I picked up Box and although I don't have a lot of fishing time in my boat it definitely seems to have improved my success rate. Do a search on this site for several discussions on the topic.
(I know, I know.....so little money.....so much stuff to buy).
JMS