The unsinkable pontoon boat from Cuba

This 25 foot pontoon boat which originated in Cuba, ended up in Key West, then inexplicably, it appeared empty, right across the bay from us at the Key Biscayne Yacht Club in May, after sailing right by the Grove.

It has a Russian tractor diesel engine and must weigh several hundred pounds. This handmade creation has a three blade propeller, a rudder and tiller. The pontoons are made of the blue plastic material used on damaged roofs. The pontoons are filled with expandable insulation foam that hardens like Styrofoam.

The Coast Guard tried to sink the boat with several rifle shots, but the boat kept afloat. It is now going to be part of Key Biscayne's July 4th parade. Speaking of July 4th, Coconut Grove has a full day of activities planned, we'll post all that next week.

Coast Guard Commodore Hortensiah Sampedro is looking for a home for the boat, where it can be displayed and celebrated.