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Complete Boat or Portable Outboard? Boats & Personal Watercraft Shopping Guide

Compare two complete boats-a 2005 Bass Tracker PT-175 and a 1985 Sun Runner bowrider-with two portable 3.5HP outboard listings. Trailer packages vs. compact motor power, plus a USD 148.31 to USD 4,000.00 spread.

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

When you're shopping for boats and personal watercraft, the first decision is often whether you need a complete, trailer-ready boat or a compact outboard that can power a small dinghy. The listings here cover both ends of that spectrum: a 2005 bass boat, a 1985 fiberglass bowrider, and two portable 3.5HP outboards. The price spread is wide, and the useful choice depends on how much boat you actually need.

Quick take

Two listings are complete boats, and two are portable outboard motors that share the same title. The Bass Tracker PT-175 is an aluminum bass-boat package; the Sun Runner is a fiberglass bowrider. The outboards are small 3.5HP motors sized for dinghy or small fishing boat use.

Listed price comparison

ProductListed PricePrice Bar
3.5HP 2 Stroke Gas Outboard Motor (USD 148.31)USD 148.31
3.5HP 2 Stroke Gas Outboard Motor (USD 157.77)USD 157.77
2005 Bass Tracker PT-175 Bass BoatUSD 3,850.00
1985 Double Haul Sunrunner BoatUSD 4,000.00

Decision matrix

  • If fishing from a bass boat is the goal, the 2005 Bass Tracker PT-175 is the purpose-built option.
  • If you want a retro fiberglass bowrider, the 1985 Double Haul Sunrunner Boat has the character.
  • If you already have a dinghy and need an outboard, the two 3.5HP listings are the way to go.

Product notes

2005 Bass Tracker PT-175 Bass Boat

2005 Bass Tracker PT-175 Bass Boat

This listing is the fishing-ready package in the group. It is described as a single-outboard bass boat with an aluminum hull, a gas engine, and 11-20 gallons of fuel capacity. The included trailer makes it a boat-and-trailer package, and the listing mentions a 50 hp oil-injected Mercury with low hours plus a 24-volt trolling motor. The condition is Used, and the description notes normal use. It sits at the upper end of the price spread, so it makes sense if you want a purpose-built fishing boat rather than a motor you can carry. The main limitation is that it is a used, private-seller boat, so this is not a brand-new package.

1985 Double Haul Sunrunner Boat

1985 Double Haul Sunrunner Boat

If a classic profile matters more than modern features, this fiberglass bowrider is the most expensive listing in the group. It includes a matching single-axle roller trailer, a spare tire, and a white canvas bimini/cockpit cover. The description mentions Washington state bow numbers and a cream hull with brown graphics, which gives it a period look. Because it is listed as Used and dates to 1985, it is the oldest listing here. The included trailer and canvas cover are useful extras, but the age means you are buying a classic boat rather than a newer build. For a buyer who wants a complete bowrider package with vintage character, this listing stands apart from the other boat and the portable motors.

3.5HP 2 Stroke Gas Outboard Motor - Lower-Priced Listing

3.5HP 2 Stroke Gas Outboard Motor Manual Start For Dinghy Small Fishing Boat

This is the lowest listed price in the group. The product title calls it a 3.5HP 2-stroke outboard for a dinghy or small fishing boat, and the listed specs include a CDI ignition system, manual start, a 35:1 fuel-oil ratio, a 4,000-5,000 rpm full-throttle range, and a 27/13 gear ratio. It also lists a package with a water pump impeller, starter, funnel, fuel mixing bottle, and English instruction. The concrete reason to choose it is simple: it is the lower-priced way to get a compact outboard motor. The limitation is that it is only the motor, not a boat, so you need a dinghy or small craft to use it with.

3.5HP 2 Stroke Gas Outboard Motor - Higher-Priced Listing

3.5HP 2 Stroke Gas Outboard Motor Manual Start For Dinghy Small Fishing Boat

This second listing carries the same product title and very similar specifications: 3.5HP, 2-stroke, manual start, CDI ignition, 35:1 fuel-oil ratio, and a 27/13 gear ratio. It also includes the same package contents, including the water pump impeller, starter, funnel, and fuel mixing bottle. The reason to consider this listing is that it gives you the same portable outboard format with new condition and a conventional specification set. The limitation is that it is the higher-priced version of the same outboard title, and the title and specifications do not show extra features to account for that price difference. This one is a practical option if you want the same motor format and prefer this particular listing.

Final recommendation by use case

Pick the Bass Tracker PT-175 if you want a bass-boat package. Pick the 1985 Double Haul Sunrunner Boat if you want a classic fiberglass bowrider. Pick the 3.5HP outboard at USD 148.31 if you already have a dinghy and need a compact motor. The USD 157.77 outboard gives you the same motor format at a higher listed price.

Products in this article
2005 Bass Tracker PT-175 Bass BoatUSD 3,850.00View on eBay3.5HP 2 Stroke Gas Outboard Motor Manual StartUSD 157.77View on eBay3.5HP 2 Stroke Gas Outboard Motor Manual StartUSD 148.31View on eBay1985 Double Haul Sunrunner BoatUSD 4,000.00View on eBay
2005 Bass Tracker PT-175 Bass BoatUSD 3,850.00View on eBay3.5HP 2 Stroke Gas Outboard Motor Manual StartUSD 157.77View on eBay3.5HP 2 Stroke Gas Outboard Motor Manual StartUSD 148.31View on eBay1985 Double Haul Sunrunner BoatUSD 4,000.00View on eBay

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