Reel Doc

I'm looking to add a 9.9 hp kicker to the 2002 24' Wellcraft Walkaround we just acquired. Any of you have experience with someone who has good knowhow on installation? Would like to stay with an Evinrude/Johnson as the main powerplant is an Evinrude. Somewhere in the Rochester to Syracuse corridor would be great as I'm in Seneca Falls.

Thanks for the starting points. What is the deal with the fleas? Will copper line combat them better?

I'm in the process of buying a 2002 Wellcraft 24' Walkaround with a 200 HP Evinrude motor. It has no electronics beyond a VHF radio. We plan to use it for fishing the Fingerlakes; Cayuga lake will be its home, with occasional trips to Lake Ontario. What electronics would you recommend. Also, downrigger/rod reel combos. I've been a shore/jon boat fisherman for years in smaller ponds and Long Island sound, so boat fishing the deep lakes is a new twist. I expect there may be a steep learning curve that hopefully you all can assist with. Thanks for your input Greg