When you're shopping for boats personal watercraft, the decision often comes down to buying a complete rig or just adding power to a hull you already own. The 2005 Bass Tracker PT-175 Bass Boat and the 3.5HP 2 Stroke Gas Outboard Motor Manual Start For Dinghy Small Fishing Boat represent those two paths, and their prices point to very different jobs.
Quick Verdict
Choose the Bass Tracker PT-175 if you want a bass boat package that includes the boat, motor, and trailer. It has a single outboard and a trolling motor already in place. Choose the 3.5HP outboard if you have a dinghy or small fishing boat and need a motor that costs far less than a full boat package.
At a Glance
| Feature | Bass Tracker PT-175 | 3.5HP 2-Stroke Outboard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | USD 3,850.00 | USD 148.31 |
| Condition | Used | New |
| Type | Bass boat | 2-stroke outboard |
| Hull / Build | Aluminum hull | Compact motor, 90×38×18 cm |
| Fuel | Gas, 11-20 gallon capacity | Regular unleaded, 35:1 oil mix |
| Power | Single outboard; 50 hp Mercury | 2.5 kW (3.5 hp) max output, manual start |
| Included | Trailer | Impeller, starter, funnel, mixing bottle, tools |
Where Each Product Wins
- Choose the Bass Tracker PT-175 for a complete fishing setup. The 2005 package is ready to tow, and the outboard has very low hours. If you don't want to source a hull and motor separately, this is the one.
- Choose the 3.5HP outboard for a small-boat power source. The motor is sized for light craft, so it pairs naturally with the kind of hull a 3.5 hp unit is meant to push.
Product Notes
2005 Bass Tracker PT-175 Bass Boat
Choose this if you want to arrive at the lake with a full rig. The 2005 Bass Tracker PT-175 is a pre-owned bass boat with an aluminum hull and a 50 hp oil-injected Mercury outboard, and it has been kept in a garage with normal use. The outboard has very low hours, and the boat also includes a 70 lb. thrust 24-volt trolling motor. The 11-20 gallon fuel capacity supports a full day of fishing. You're paying $3,850 for a complete, pre-owned package rather than assembling a boat yourself. The limitation is the condition: it's a 2005 model with normal wear, so you're buying a pre-owned boat rather than a brand-new craft. If you're comfortable with a used boat, this gets you on the water quickly.
3.5HP 2 Stroke Gas Outboard Motor Manual Start For Dinghy Small Fishing Boat
For a dinghy or small fishing boat, this motor is a direct fit. It's a manual-start 2-stroke with a maximum output of 2.5 kW (3.5 hp) and a full throttle operating range of 4000-5000 r/min. It runs on regular unleaded gasoline mixed at a 35:1 fuel-to-oil ratio, and the package includes a water pump impeller, starter, funnel, fuel oil mixing bottle, English instruction, and all tools needed for assembly. At $148.31, this is a far smaller investment than the $3,850 Bass Tracker package. The limitation is the power and size: 3.5 hp is meant for small craft, not a full-size bass boat, and you'll need to mix oil into the fuel yourself. Weighing 13 kg (28.66 lbs), it's manageable but not a zero-effort motor.
Final Choice by Use Case
- You want a complete bass boat package: Choose the 2005 Bass Tracker PT-175 Bass Boat. It's a ready-to-fish setup.
- You need a small outboard to power an existing hull: Choose the 3.5HP 2 Stroke Gas Outboard Motor. It's compact and sized for small craft.
