What the fleet has seen
The Beneteau 373, as the fleet has seen it
Derived from the videos the fleet has analysed of this model. ▶ marks open the moment aboard.
The Beneteau 373 is a Berret-Racoupeau-designed sailboat model built by Beneteau from 2004 to the present, featuring a fin keel with a bulb and an overall length of 11.2 meters. It displaces 6630 kg with a 1.9-meter draft, though a shallow keel option reduces draft to 1.45 meters.4:39 The Beneteau 373 and the Beneteau 393 share nearly identical hull designs and performance metrics, with the 373 offering a more compact V-berth and a superior navigation desk compared to the 393's larger saloon and Pullman stateroom.4:46 Both models are capable coastal cruisers for island hopping in the Bahamas and Caribbean, maintaining similar PHRF ratings near 125 and comfort ratios between 23 and 24.3:54 Aboard Lady K Sailing, the 373 is noted for its consistent Yanmar diesel engine, while the 393 may have Volvo, Yanmar, or Westerbeke powerplants.0:54 The Beneteau 373 provides comparable living space and sail area to the 393 at a significantly lower entry cost.2:29 Compared to the heavier Catalina 380, the Beneteau 373 offers a more modern design and lighter, faster performance.11:56
