Newbie with 1989 force 120hp

[volvotech06]

I am new to the boating world and just purchased a 77 sea ray 17' with a 1989 force 120hp outboard. I was wondering if this is a good motor or not?? I also wanted to know who made force. Was it chrysler?? The motor has not been run in over a year, so what is recommended for a good tune up?
Any help would be appreciated.

 

[NYBo]

Re: Newbie with 1989 force 120hp

Forces of that vintage were made by U.S. Marine, spun off from Chrysler, later bout by Merc.

I don't have a manual handy, but I think in '89, the big Force was a 125, not a 120.