When you're shopping for boats and personal watercraft, the first big decision is whether you need an entire boat or just the motor. Here, those two paths are at opposite ends of the price scale: a complete 1985 Double Haul Sunrunner bowrider is priced at $4,000, while a new 3.5HP 2-stroke outboard motor for a dinghy or small fishing boat is priced at $177.75. One gives you a water-ready rig; the other gives you the power to push a small boat you already own.
Quick verdict
If you want to be on the water without spending time rounding up a boat and the extras it needs, the 1985 Sunrunner is the pick. It is a used bowrider from a private seller. If you already have a dinghy or small fishing boat and simply need an outboard, the 3.5HP 2-stroke motor is the pick.
Price and feature comparison
| Item | 1985 Double Haul Sunrunner | 3.5HP 2-Stroke Outboard |
| Price | USD 4,000.00 | USD 177.75 |
| Condition | Used | New |
| Included | Bowrider, roller trailer, spare tire, bimini/cockpit cover | Outboard motor, water pump impeller, starter, funnel, fuel mixing bottle, assembly tools |
| Best for | Lake trips with passengers | Dinghies and small fishing boats |
Where each product wins
The 1985 Double Haul Sunrunner wins when you want the full package. It is a used fiberglass bowrider with a cream-colored hull and retro brown graphics, and it comes with Washington state bow numbers. That means you are buying a complete boat rather than a single component.
The 3.5HP 2-stroke outboard wins when you want a new motor for a small hull. It is a manual-start engine with CDI ignition, a 35:1 fuel-to-oil ratio, and a full throttle operating range of 4000-5000 r/min. The lower initial spend makes it an easy fit for a dinghy or compact fishing boat.
Product notes
1985 Double Haul Sunrunner Boat
The 1985 Sunrunner is the choice when a boat is the goal, not just a motor. This used fiberglass bowrider arrives as a package: a cream-colored hull with retro brown graphics, a white canvas bimini/cockpit cover, and a single-axle roller trailer. It also carries Washington state bow numbers, so you have a complete setup to tow to the lake. The strongest reason to choose it is that you get the entire rig in one purchase, from hull to cover to trailer. The limiting factor is that it is a used 1985 model from a private seller, so the condition of the hull and the large outboard motor will be the deciding factor between a ready boat and a project.
3.5HP 2-Stroke Outboard Motor
The 3.5HP outboard is for boaters who already have a small hull and need power. This new, manual-start 2-stroke motor has a CDI ignition, uses a 35:1 fuel-to-oil mix, and runs on regular unleaded gasoline. It is designed to push a dinghy or small fishing boat to around 12km/h with four people aboard. The reason it stands out is that it is a new motor with the extras needed to start: a water pump impeller, starter, funnel, fuel mixing bottle, and assembly tools are all included. The limitation is that it is only the propulsion part. You need a boat to attach it to, and because it is a manual-start model, every outing begins with a pull.
Final choice by use case
- Need a complete boat? Choose the 1985 Double Haul Sunrunner Boat.
- Need a motor to turn a dinghy or small fishing boat into a runner? Choose the 3.5HP 2-Stroke Gas Outboard Motor Manual Start.
- Want the lower-cost path and already own a hull? The 3.5HP outboard keeps the initial spend small while giving you outboard power for the boat you already have.
- Want to head out with passengers in a bowrider? The Sunrunner package is the one that can carry that trip.
