About This Vessel
This 2004 Beneteau 373, measures 37 ft, and is located in Oriental, North Carolina, powered by Yanmar 3JH4E 40.00HP.
Note: In addition to this vessel being offered the owners have also listed their home for sale at 5517 Sand Piper Dr in Oriental NC. The property is a lovely updated and well maintained 2,430 square foot home with a 72' deep-water dock (hurricane hole) which can accommodate both a large power boat and sailboat located on Pierce Creek with direct access to the Pamlico Sound in minutes.https://www.orientalncwaterfront.com/homes-for-sale-details/5517-SANDPIPER-DRIVE-ORIENTAL-NC-28571/100582061/351/The Beneteau 373 was awarded Boat of the Year by Cruising World Magazine for Best Value in the category of cruising boats under $200,000. The Beneteau 373 triumphed over the Catalina 387, Etap 37s, and Hunter 41. The Beneteau 373 offers a bright cabin with panoramic, forward-facing windows. The extra headroom adds to the open, accommodating feel to the boat. Her comfortable cockpit has a patented innovative pivoting steering wheel making it easy to walk from the helm to the companionway. “For our purposes, I like seeing stall showers…the Beneteau 373 delivers a whole lot of bang for the buck,” commented Bill Lee, Boat of the Year Judge.“The standout feature on both the 373 and its new little sister, the 323, is a patented wheel that rotates 90 degrees; it is Beneteau’s answer to the industry-wide desire to open the passage straight through the cockpit from the transom, and it’s simpler than twin helm stations. Designed by naval architects Berret/Racoupeau, the 373 replaces the 361, of which hundreds have been built since its introduction in 1999,” said Murphy. The Beneteau 373 features the similar force disbursement components. Beneteau uses in other boats in its line, which all are tied to a fiberglass grid bonded to the hull that distributes all the sailing loads. “That grid system is superb”, said Ralph Naranjo, Technical Editor. The Beneteau 373 will join the ranks of previous BOTY winners, an award series that has crowned the standout designs.Excalibur is a rare one owner boat that has truly been maintained to high standards, pulled regularly from the water over its lifetime and professionally cared for by a local yard, and very technically savvy owner. This care is reflected in her condition today, and she shows like a vessel ten years younger than her actual age. If this brand or class of vessel is on your potential purchase list, contact me today for more details and an in person showing. Just back from the local yard, she is turnkey and ready to sail for future adventures with her new stewards! It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is
Features
Accommodations & InteriorLayout and CabinsThe 2004 Beneteau 373 offers a spacious, bright, and well‑organized interior that blends cruising comfort with practicality for both short‑handed sailing and family use.This 373 features the preferred owner's version with a two-cabin layout. The forward V‑berth provides a double berth with storage lockers on both sides. The main salon is open and airy, with panoramic forward‑facing windows that flood the space with light. The salon includes a U‑shaped convertible dinette to port and a convertible settee to starboard, making it easy to reconfigure for dining or lounging.Aft, the galley is located to port with a L‑shaped or U‑shaped layout depending on the configuration. It includes a Sea Frost refrigerator/freezer, double stainless‑steel sink with hot and cold water, LPG stove with oven, microwave, and a 6‑gallon water heater. The navigation station is on starboard, with a chart table and electronics panel.The aft cabin is a queen‑sized berth with storage, and the enclosed head is also on starboard, featuring a separate shower stall with teak seat and sump pump.Galley and Head FeaturesThe galley is practical and well‑equipped, with ample storage and a separate fridge/freezer. The head includes a manual pump head, vanity sink, medicine cabinet, and a separate shower.Overall FeelThe 373’s accommodations are roomy, light, and easy to navigate, with a patented pivoting steering wheel that allows a straight passage from helm to companionway. The combination of extra headroom (6'5" to 6'7"), good storage, and modern galley layout makes it a popular choice for coastal cruising and owner‑operated sailing.Hull & DeckKato Davits (2014)Forespar Motor Mate Outboard Engine CraneCanvas Dodger with Sun Cover for IsinglassSpare DodgerCanvas Bimini & ConnectorCustom Canvas Cover for HelmLewmar Anchor WindlassBruce AnchorChain/Nylon Rode Ground TackleWide Side DecksWalkthrough Transom w/Sugar Scoop and SS Swim LadderStern Quarter Seats that Fold up on the Rail when not in usePlastimo Navigation Compass2 Burner Beneteau Brand Propane SS Stove/OvenCold Plate Fridge-FreezerSix Opening Portlights w/Screens for Ventilation & Natural LightThree Panel Forward Facing Solon WindowsSix Lewmar Deck Hatches w/Screens & SunshadesFolding Teak Cockpit TableNavpod Style Instrument Pod at HelmPatented Beneteau 90degree Swinging Helm for Easy Movement in Cockpit at AnchorSS Helm with Leather CoverAmple Dock Lines in Good ConditionElectronics & Navigation (2014)Raymarine E95 Hybrid Touch Chart plotter w/NavionicsRaymarine RD418HD RadarRaymarine HS5 Raynet SwitchRaymarine SeaTalkng networkRaymarine R28170 Masthead UnitRaymarine ST60 Wind/Speed/DirectionRaymarine ST60 Tridata DisplayRaymarine Autopilot Head Unit (New)Digital Yacht AIT2000 AIS TransponderAIS Transmit-Silent SwitchDigtal Yacht SPI2000Majestic TV AntennaAIS AntennaGPS Antenna22" Majestic 220 TV w/built-in CD/DVD playerHDMI cable from TV to Chart Table allowing for streaming from phone or other deviceICOM VHF W/Remote micShakespeare SRA40 Antenna326 iSeries Integrity Tank Monitoring SystemZamp Solar Charge ControllerFusion Stereo w/Cockpit Speakers & Sirrus AntennaElectric ToiletElectrical SystemAC Distribution PanelDC Distribution PanelLED Anchor LightLED Running/Nav LightsLED Deck/Steaming LightLED Interior LightingHouse Battery BankEngine BatterySails & RiggingFractional RigIn-mast Furling Doyle MainsailRoller Furling Doyle HeadsailSpare Headsail2 Lewmar 44 Winches for Headsail1 Lewmar 30 Halyard WinchRunning Rigging in Good ConditionAll Running Rigging Leads Aft to CockpitStarboard Flag HalyardSafety & SecurityFire Extinguishers Fore and AftThrowable Flotation DevicesPropane Safety SwitchPlexi Companionway Boards, Transparent and Non-Buoyant for Safety if PoopedMisc. Cruising GearDavis Wind ScoopHonda 4-Stroke 2.3HP OutboardDinghy/Rib - Avon Rover 310 AirSea Eagle Inflatable Kayak100' Hurricane LinesMaintenance & UpgradesOne-Owner Boat (Chemical Engineer) Meticulously maintained.Excalibur was hauled and professionally serviced by SailCraft Services ever couple of yearsEngine Maintained to Yanmar Service Cycle Standards from new.ALL MAINTENANCE RECORDS & RECIEPTS AVAILABLE & CONVEYORIGINAL MANUALSAnnual Engine Maintenance (oil, filters, impeller) done each SpringStanding Rigging fully replaced professionally in 2021New LED Deck/Steaming light (2021)New LED Anchor Light (2021)Hull Survey & replacement of 2 Thru-hulls in 2021New Bottom Paint - Petit Trinidad (May 2026)Wash/Wax/Compound Hull (May 2026)VHF Cable replacement (2021)Prop Speed Application (May 2026)Replacement of Interior Salon Cushions & Bimini by Inner Banks Sails & Canvas (2014)Macerator Pump (2014)Water Pump Rebuild (2014)
