Since we aren't compiling anything for the port, don't look for boost:
--- configure.orig	2020-04-06 07:06:03 UTC
+++ configure
@@ -4900,7 +4900,6 @@ else
     echo "Can't find boost headers. Please check the location of the boost"
     echo "distribution and rerun configure using the --with-boost=DIR option."
     echo "Alternatively, run with --without-boost to enable standalone build."
-    exit 1
 
 fi