my history with force engines is - i bought a brand new 94 trophy 18 ft center console powered by a 94 - 70hrs force outboard. i was young and some people might say i didnt think before signed on the dotted line. but like i said i was young and fell in love with the boat. the first 3 months i had the boat. i was towed off the water 4 times and had the engine in the shop 13 times. my opinion is the mechanics working on the engine didnt no what they were doing, finally after 13 trips to the boat dealer where i purchased it. i took it to a different mechanic in olympia, and the problems were fixed and had no other problems with my boat and motor. sold my trophy this past july hated to see it go, but it was time to upgrade. my point is, with the right knowledge of the engine they can be reliable. i had my force in the straights and lapush many of times.