I am not very mechanical so please be kind. Boat was running fine then died. Was able to restart, but could barely go over idle without enging quitting- "limped" back to dock like that. Ran compression test both cold and warm. I read 2 different instructions and got the following results:<br /> cold warm<br />top 129 123<br />middle 139 129 <br />bottom 129 123<br /><br />I took off the head and everything was dirty, but I couldnt really see any damage or anything. I am not sure, but wouldnt damage be obvious?<br /><br />Also I noticed a little fluid (gas mix) collected in the bottom of the carb intake.<br /><br />85 Force 85 HP<br /><br />so is the engine ( and me) screwed? mechanic said if compression was bad I was looking at 2K and he didnt even want to work on a POS Force. I have the manuals, but I am not sure I could do it myself. Also, if buying a replacement engine, does this one have 20 inch shaft??
<br /><br />No, your engine is not terminal. The compression numbers are fine.<br /><br />From your description it sounds like you have lost fuel flow or lost spark to one or more cylinders.<br /><br />Bad idea to pull the head. You will need a new head gasket.<br /><br />Put her back together and try squirting some fuel premix into the carbs while running. Does it pick up speed? That would suggest a gummed up carb.<br /><br />Does it have spark to each cylinder? You may have lost spark on one or more.<br /><br />Is the throttle plate opening fully on all carbs?<br /><br />Let us know what you find.<br /><br />Good luck. 
