1985 Bluewater Ingrid 38

The 1985 Bluewater Ingrid 38 is the final production year of this classic cutter, designed by William Atkin and inspired by Colin Archer's double-ended pilot boats. Built entirely of fiberglass, this 38-foot yacht displaces approximately 26,000 pounds with 8,000 pounds of ballast, giving it a comfort ratio of nearly 47—characteristic of a serious bluewater cruiser. The long keel incorporates encapsulated ballast and is fitted with a protective skeg and bronze shoe on the rudder. Aluminum spars support the cutter rig, a configuration favored for offshore self-steering capability.

At 38 feet overall with a waterline length of 32 feet and a beam of roughly 11 feet, the yacht draws approximately 5.7 feet and achieves a hull speed near 7.6 knots. Power comes from a single 30-horsepower Yammer diesel engine. The design represents the culmination of Bluewater Boat Co.'s production run, with roughly 140 hulls built across the model's lifetime from 1971 to 1985.