Designed by renowned naval architect William Atkin and built by Bluewater Boat Company from 1971 to 1985, this classic 38-footer represents traditional seamanship values with modern construction techniques. The wood and fiberglass composite hull houses a vessel that embodies Atkin's philosophy of creating seaworthy, comfortable cruising boats capable of handling serious offshore passages. The long keel configuration and cutter rig make this an ideal choice for blue-water cruising, offering exceptional directional stability and versatility in varying wind conditions. With a displacement of 26,000 pounds and 8,000 pounds of ballast, she provides the solid, steady platform that serious cruisers demand. The comfort ratio of 46.88 confirms her motion will be easy on crew during extended passages, while the capsize screening formula of 1.53 indicates excellent stability characteristics for offshore work. Her traditional lines hide a practical interior suited for extended cruising, and the cutter rig allows for flexible sail handling in challenging conditions. With 140 hulls built over her production run, the Ingrid 38 has proven herself as a dependable passage-maker favored by cruisers who prioritize seaworthiness over speed, making her particularly suited for serious coastal and offshore sailing adventures.
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What is the Ingrid 38's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Ingrid 38 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 14.92. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Ingrid 38's comfort ratio?
The Ingrid 38 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 46.88. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Ingrid 38 safe for offshore sailing?
The Ingrid 38 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.53. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Ingrid 38?
The theoretical hull speed of the Ingrid 38 is 7.58 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Ingrid 38 weigh?
The Ingrid 38 has a displacement of 26,000.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 38.00 ft.
Who designed the Ingrid 38?
The Ingrid 38 was designed by William Atkin, first built in 1938.