I gotta agree with Bondo as well. The engine is " leaning out ". My old V6 Buick did the same thing when the Fuel Pump was dying. It sounded like a backfire without the bang. Kinda like fuff,fuff, out the Carb. Would run fine all the way up to WOT. After that, fuff,fuff,. I did a Compression Test, and Leak Down, and both were fine.
I installed a new fuel pump late last year. Now, the Boat can pop a " wheelie " !!
All I gotta do is cure the " stalls at idle while in gear after a bit " problem.
Rumors of a new Coil this year.
That's the last thing left to do...LMAO !!!!!!
S.