Picking Boats by the Side of the Road - 3 Cheap 10K and Under Boats Including a $3.5K Mako! 

If the floor is solid on the Mako and the hull isn't damaged that's an awesome flip boat. People love those old Mako and fishing boats always sell. CC are by far the easiest to work on. Outboards any day over an inboard/outboard for working on 😂. You can flip that Mako for double if you put a little work into it.

Definitely the Mako. The mystery drivetrain on the Steiger, especially a stern drive is a no go,unless it can easily be repowered to outdrive. The bow rider probably would be a great small lake boat but you can get 25’ cruisers for that price on the Great Lakes.

Great video again John. As another person mentioned, we are ready for an update video of your eastward cat. Upate on the water first, then the first fishing video on that boat, can't wait🙂👍

It took me two years to sell my 2002 21 Chesapeake for $15000. In 2011. Yes I Took a beating. IMO if you’re trailering, a roller is the only way to go, they winch up straight and centered, unload easily. A bunk trailer is designed to float a boat on and your most likely have to put your rear wheels and axle in the salt water to achieve that, which is not good, ( most of the ramps are not steep enough) I’ve had both. Good work John thanks.

Had a '79 Volare wagon with the 318 V8; silver with red velour interior - I bought it brand new in Miami, FL. Drove to and from NY several times with it and never had any trouble with her. Kept her 'til '91 when I sold her to a Coastie (BM1) from Rockaway Station. He fell in love with how mechanically clean she was too. He never complained in the years since about her. Funny thing, she made trips out by you during the summer to Laurel, NY on the south fork where the in-laws have a summer house. I like the Steiger but only if there's no wood under the deck (stringers). Heard they had a lot of problems with the wooden stringers during the earlier years.

Woohoo! Never owned a classic Mako 17, but love the idea of its functionality. BWP

My grandmother had a 80s dodge K car that I painted in high school and drove for a few months . Lot of memories seeing that era of cars

No comment on those boats. When are we going to get an update on your Cat John? 🤔🤔👍👍

I would take the Stieger. Just me . Thanks for the great video John.

Totally with you on the Mako. Assuming it runs OK it's a fair price for what it is, just needs a little tlc.

I like the cabin for weather protection

Mako is a great boat for someone who has a place on a lake or on the bay just to poke around on!

Best coffee is at 7/11!!!!!

Love these drive by videos. Where is that eastward- need an update!!

I love 7-11 coffee😂😂😂

I saw the Mako 4/17 ...it's had a hard life... damage to the bow, worn out swivel chairs no instruments, Engine ?? all plywood hatch covers de -laminating ...$3,500...++++

I think there is a boat for sale in my driveway. If not it should be. Eastwind 24 !

I will buy the one for 10K but because of my location I would have to pay I'm shipping company just a ship it to the Caribbean just to have it

donot make it a hard decision buy the one for 10k

One ancient Merc and two I/O's. Life is too short. I like the Steiger otherwise.,

That’s boat isn’t in bad shape for 52 years old I’m sure it’s caught tons of fish