Boats personal watercraft buyers often face an odd comparison: a complete used bass boat versus a small outboard motor. That is exactly the choice here. The Bass Tracker PT-175 is a full boat ready for the water, while the small outboard is built to push a dinghy or small fishing boat. Figuring out which one makes sense depends less on features and more on what you already own and how you fish.
Quick Verdict
For most anglers who want to drive to a lake and start casting, the Bass Tracker PT-175 is the better fit. It arrives as a complete boat-and-motor package. If you already have a dinghy or a small boat and simply need an outboard to move it, the small outboard is the practical match. Its USD 197.76 price is far below the Bass Tracker's USD 3,850.00, but that gap reflects a large difference in what you receive.
Comparison Table
| Product | Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Bass Tracker PT-175 Bass Boat | USD 3,850.00 | Anglers who want a complete used bass boat |
| 3.5HP 2 Stroke Gas Outboard Motor Manual Start For Dinghy Small Fishing Boat | USD 197.76 | Owners of a dinghy or small fishing boat who need a simple motor |
Where Each Product Wins
- The Bass Tracker PT-175 wins for turnkey fishing capability. It combines an aluminum hull and a single gas outboard in one package. The package adds a 50 hp oil-injected Mercury outboard with very low hours and a 70 lb. thrust 24-volt trolling motor, so you can tackle a full day of bass fishing.
- The small outboard wins for convenience and cost. It is a new two-stroke motor with manual start, CDI ignition, a 35:1 fuel-to-oil ratio, and a package that includes a water pump impeller, starter, funnel, and fuel mixing bottle. That makes it a self-contained option for a small boat.
Product Notes
2005 Bass Tracker PT-175 Bass Boat
This Bass Tracker PT-175 is a full fishing platform with an aluminum hull, single outboard gas engine, and a trailer included. The boat, motor, and trailer are all 2005, kept garaged, showing normal use, and powered by a 50 hp oil-injected Mercury engine with very low hours. There is also a 70 lb. thrust 24-volt trolling motor. If you want a turnkey bass boat, this package gives you the main pieces without hunting for a separate outboard or trailer. The limitation is that it is a used private-seller rig, and buying a full boat carries more responsibility than buying a compact motor. It also needs space for storage and a place to launch. For someone chasing bass on open water, the PT-175 is the more complete answer.
3.5HP 2 Stroke Gas Outboard Motor Manual Start For Dinghy Small Fishing Boat
This outboard is a new, self-contained motor for a dinghy or small fishing boat. It produces 3.5 HP using a two-stroke design with CDI ignition and a 35:1 fuel-to-oil ratio. Manual start keeps the setup simple. The package includes a water pump impeller, starter, funnel, and fuel-oil mixing bottle, which is handy if you are equipping a small boat for the first time. The aluminum alloy construction is described as corrosion- and rust-resistant. The trade-off is that 3.5 HP is designed for a small craft, not a full-size bass boat. You also have to mix the gas yourself. If your priority is a simple motor for a compact boat, this is the one.
Final Choice by Use Case
Choose the 2005 Bass Tracker PT-175 if you plan to fish bass seriously and want a full boat, motor, and trailer in one package. Choose the small outboard if you have a small boat or dinghy and need a simple motor. If you are undecided, ask yourself: do I need a boat, or do I already have one? The Bass Tracker answers the first question; the outboard answers the second.
