Crossing from Cuba to USA

While having lunch at a Cuban style Deli we noticed a boat on the side of the patio.  I asked about it.  In Feb of this year five men crossed from Cuba to Florida, made it to land, and thus received refuge status.  Boat is of sawn frames and heavy planking.  Open with small cuddy.  A single cylinder engine with small car transmission.  Fuel tank looks to be about 5 gal.

 

Prop is welded from pieces of metal.

Check out the flexible connection between the engine and transmission, bolted on pieces of tire.