BENETEAU 373
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 36.92 ft |
| LWL | 32.8 ft |
| Beam | 12.3 ft |
| Draft | 6.07 ft |
| Displacement | 14,617 lb |
| Ballast | 3,867.7 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.7 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 44.75 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 13.92 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 41 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 14.42 ft |
| FLforestay | 13.9 ft |
| Mainsail | 630.7 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 311.5 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 529.5 sq ft |
About the BENETEAU 373
AKA OCEANIS CLIPPER 373 Shallow keel option: - Draft: 1.45m / 4.75ft - Ballast: 2,197 kg / 4,844 lbs
The Beneteau 373, designed by Berret/Racoupeau and built by Beneteau, was produced in a single model year of 2004. While the exact hull count is unspecified, the fleet is characterized by a fractional sloop rig and a displacement of 14617.0 lb, offering a blend of performance and comfort typical of early-2000s European production cruisers.
- Best for:
- This boat suits coastal cruisers and weekend sailors who prioritize interior volume and ease of handling, as evidenced by the high prevalence of bimini (58 mentions) and dodger installations (52 mentions) for protected cockpit living. It is less suited for extreme bluewater expeditions due to its moderate displacement and specific structural vulnerabilities.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 14617.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 2.02, the 373 is capable of offshore passages, but owners frequently report keel smile/sump cracking (46 mentions) and rudder/shaft issues (10 mentions), suggesting that rigorous structural inspection is critical for serious bluewater use.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Beneteau 371 and 372, which share the same hull form and design lineage, as well as the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 37.9, which offers similar fractional rig performance and interior layout from the same era.
Performance
Estimated Value
Medium ConfidenceAsking price by model year
21 listings · boat years 2004–2007 · median $98,999
Each dot is one listing · hover for details · dashed red line marks the median · obvious data-entry outliers (top & bottom 2.5%) excluded.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 36.92ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
24 reported issues across 9 systems for the BENETEAU 373, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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