RE: LIGHTING???
Hey Goose- Good question, I believe everyone who gets into the sport with boat, eventually ask this one. Like my buddy carpsniper addressed, everyone has there combo. First what kind of boat you have? Will it have a fixed or removable deck? Or no deck? Are you thinking of a pole light? Are you thinking of running your trolling motor off your generator?
Alot of questions I know, but this will play into more the generator than anything. Don't just look at the major places for a generator. If you are going to run lights only, look at auto stores, found mine at O'Reilly cheap.
Other than the generator, I would do as carpsniper said and just go with cheap halogens at first. I don't think I know of anyone that didn't rearrange and move lights after a year or two. Most of all ensure your budget can handle it, price of gas has gone up.
Kill some Gills