Are you shopping for a complete boat, or for a compact motor to drop on a small craft you already own? In the boats and personal watercraft market, those two questions lead to very different purchases. This head-to-head compares the 2005 Bass Tracker PT-175 Bass Boat and the 3.5HP 2 Stroke Gas Outboard Motor so you can see exactly what each one delivers before you decide.
Quick verdict
If you want a ready-to-launch bass fishing setup, the 2005 Bass Tracker PT-175 Bass Boat is the clear choice: it comes as a complete package with a trolling motor. If you already have a dinghy or small fishing boat and want a compact way to add power, the 3.5HP 2 Stroke Gas Outboard Motor is the more practical buy. The price spread is wide, so the real decision is whether you need a whole boat or just the propeller push.
Price and feature comparison
| Consideration | 2005 Bass Tracker PT-175 Bass Boat | 3.5HP 2 Stroke Gas Outboard Motor |
| Listed price | USD 3,850.00 | USD 177.75 |
| Condition | Used | New |
| What is included | Complete boat, motor and trailer package | Motor, water pump impeller, starter, funnel, fuel mixing bottle, instructions and tools |
| Power source | Gas outboard with a 50 hp oil-injected Mercury engine | Gas 2-stroke outboard with a 3.5 hp maximum output |
| Boat style | Aluminum-hull bass boat with 11-20 gallon fuel capacity | Compact outboard sized for a dinghy or small fishing boat |
Where each product wins
- Complete fishing setup: The 2005 Bass Tracker PT-175 Bass Boat wins when you want a full package and plan to trailer an aluminum bass boat to the water.
- Portable power: The 3.5HP 2 Stroke Gas Outboard Motor wins when you already own the boat and need a new, manually started motor for light use.
Product notes
2005 Bass Tracker PT-175 Bass Boat
The 2005 Bass Tracker PT-175 Bass Boat is a used bass boat listed by a private seller. The package combines the 2005 boat and motor, with a 50 hp oil-injected Mercury outboard that has very low hours and a 70 lb. thrust 24-volt trolling motor. The aluminum hull and gas engine make it a full setup for someone who wants to head out for a day of bass fishing. The concrete reason to choose it is that you get nearly everything in one purchase and the seller describes the engine as low-hour. The limitation is that it is a used boat showing normal use from 2005, and the listed price is USD 3,850.00, which is a much bigger commitment than buying a motor on its own.
3.5HP 2 Stroke Gas Outboard Motor
The 3.5HP 2 Stroke Gas Outboard Motor is a new, compact outboard motor designed for a dinghy or small fishing boat. It has a manual start, CDI ignition, and runs on regular unleaded gasoline with a 35:1 fuel-to-oil ratio. The maximum output is 2.5 kW, or 3.5 hp, with a full throttle operating range of 4000-5000 r/min. The package includes useful extras such as a water pump impeller, a starter, a funnel, a fuel oil mixing bottle, an English instruction manual, and the tools needed for assembly. At USD 177.75, it is a portable way to motor a small boat without buying a full vessel. The trade-off is that 3.5 hp is meant for small craft, not for moving a full-size bass boat.
Final choice by use case
Choose the 2005 Bass Tracker PT-175 Bass Boat if your next outing is a day of bass fishing from an aluminum boat with generous fuel capacity. Choose the 3.5HP 2 Stroke Gas Outboard Motor if your next outing is a quieter run on a dinghy and you want to keep the purchase small. Both are gas-powered outboard setups, but they answer different needs.
