· In 2004 I happened to have had a client make an offer on the Irwin 52, “Elizabeth Ann”, the boat featured in this story and now in Florida. We turned down the boat prior to survey, as it was undoubtedly one of the worst condition boats I have ever viewed. It is remarkable that the Chain plate x-rays proved the integrity of the design. It is also unusual that the mentioned “Sister ship” that had a failed chain plate, never came to Ted Irwin’s or my attention.

· The meat of the story about X-Raying is quite good and may be helpful to some owners....Ed.