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Ingrid 38
Designer: William Atkin  ·  Builder: Bluewater Boat Company (Usa)  ·  First built: 1938
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About the Ingrid 38

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.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 38.00 ft / 11.58 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 32.00 ft / 9.75 m
Beam 11.33 ft / 3.45 m
Max Draft 5.67 ft / 1.73 m
Displacement 26,000.00 lb / 11,793 kg
Ballast 8,000.00 lb / 3,629 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 815.00 ft² / 75.72 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Long Keel
Rigging Type Cutter
Construction Wood/FG (1971)
Designer William Atkin
Builder Bluewater Boat Company (USA)
First Built 1938
Last Built 1985
Number Built 140
Related Sailboats ["Cabo Rico 38" · "Island Packet 38" · "Cape George 38" · "Downeaster 38" · "Contest 38"]
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Performance Ratios
PHRF Rating PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) is a national racing handicap measured in seconds per nautical mile. Lower values indicate faster boats. Ratings are sourced from US Sailing's national database (median across 60+ regional fleets).
Under 0 — Ultralight racer0–90 — Performance racer90–150 — Cruiser/racer150–210 — Typical cruiserOver 210 — Heavy/slow cruiser
 213
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
 14.92
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
 30.77
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
 354.22
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
 46.88
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
 1.53
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 7.58 kn
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 1,295.47 pounds/inch
How It Compares

vs. Cape George 38, Downeaster 38, Island Packet 38

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Dimensions
LOA
Ingrid 38 ★
38.0 ft
Cape George 38
38.0 ft
Downeaster 38
38.0 ft
Island Packet 38
38.0 ft
LWL
Ingrid 38 ★
32.0 ft
Cape George 38
35.0 ft
Downeaster 38
29.0 ft
Island Packet 38
33.0 ft
Beam
Ingrid 38 ★
11.3 ft
Cape George 38
11.6 ft
Downeaster 38
11.8 ft
Island Packet 38
12.7 ft
Displacement
Ingrid 38 ★
26 lbs
Cape George 38
30 lbs
Downeaster 38
19 lbs
Island Packet 38
21 lbs
Ballast
Ingrid 38 ★
8 lbs
Cape George 38
10 lbs
Downeaster 38
8 lbs
Island Packet 38
10 lbs
Sail Area
Ingrid 38 ★
815 sq ft
Cape George 38
820 sq ft
Downeaster 38
735 sq ft
Island Packet 38
870 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Ingrid 38 ★
213 s/nm
Cape George 38
159 s/nm
Downeaster 38
—
Island Packet 38
162 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Ingrid 38 ★
14.9
Cape George 38
13.6
Downeaster 38
16.3
Island Packet 38
18.1
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Ingrid 38 ★
30.8 %
Cape George 38
35.0 %
Downeaster 38
—
Island Packet 38
46.5 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Ingrid 38 ★
46.9
Cape George 38
49.5
Downeaster 38
35.4
Island Packet 38
32.7
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Ingrid 38 ★
1.53
Cape George 38
1.49
Downeaster 38
1.76
Island Packet 38
1.83
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Ingrid 38 ★
354
Cape George 38
312
Downeaster 38
—
Island Packet 38
267
Hull Speed
Ingrid 38 ★
7.6 kts
Cape George 38
7.9 kts
Downeaster 38
7.2 kts
Island Packet 38
7.7 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Ingrid 38 ★
—
Cape George 38
1.4
Downeaster 38
1.3
Island Packet 38
1.9
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