I do have same problem with 2001 70hp.
It used to stall or stop in choppy waters, and then it did it while going full speed. I changed the quickconnector, bulb, fuel pump, fuel filter, water/fuel seperating filter. Sprayed gumout several times. Still doing the same thing. Idles all day long, runs strong whenever it wants
This always worked. Stop the boat, turn off engine, tilt it up all the way up and down, start engine and no problems till it does it again.... Very frustrating.
Last thing i will try is try differetn tank with fresh gas..