X24 experimental boat

[Diver1111]

A man called me recently telling me about an experimental boat called an X24 that was powered by twin Packard engines that were supposed to be enormous; This boat had problems and sank more than once because it would pop boards in the hull. I am guessing that might have been from torque on the hull, thus twisting the hull and popping planks. He said it was his understanding it was in the Wolfboro area.

He said the boat was run in the 1930's and that Packard made "X24s" so I assume this X24 designation refers to the engines and not a specific boat.

- Does this X24 boat ring a bell with anyone?;

- A large CorrectCraft my buddy dove for me this year (I can't dive while my eardurm heals) with "very large" twins on board that I found on sonar "could" be the X24; Out of the nearly 70 wrecks I have found in Winnipesaukee not one has twin engines, except this recent find. And the hull is big and very old.

I am getting some information mailed to me which I will post if it is helpful.

Thanks.