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!

Accommodations & Interior

Layout and Cabins

The 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 Features

The 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 Feel

The 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 & Deck

Kato Davits (2014)

Forespar Motor Mate Outboard Engine Crane

Canvas Dodger with Sun Cover for Isinglass

Spare Dodger

Canvas Bimini & Connector

Custom Canvas Cover for Helm

Lewmar Anchor Windlass

Bruce Anchor

Chain/Nylon Rode Ground Tackle

Wide Side Decks

Walkthrough Transom w/Sugar Scoop and SS Swim Ladder

Stern Quarter Seats that Fold up on the Rail when not in use

Plastimo Navigation Compass

2 Burner Beneteau Brand Propane SS Stove/Oven

Cold Plate Fridge-Freezer

Six Opening Portlights w/Screens for Ventilation & Natural Light

Three Panel Forward Facing Solon Windows

Six Lewmar Deck Hatches w/Screens & Sunshades

Folding Teak Cockpit Table

Navpod Style Instrument Pod at Helm

Patented Beneteau 90degree Swinging Helm for Easy Movement in Cockpit at Anchor

SS Helm with Leather Cover

Ample Dock Lines in Good Condition

Electronics & Navigation (2014)

Raymarine E95 Hybrid Touch Chart plotter w/Navionics

Raymarine RD418HD Radar

Raymarine HS5 Raynet Switch

Raymarine SeaTalkng network

Raymarine R28170 Masthead Unit

Raymarine ST60 Wind/Speed/Direction

Raymarine ST60 Tridata Display

Raymarine Autopilot Head Unit (New)

Digital Yacht AIT2000 AIS Transponder

AIS Transmit-Silent Switch

Digtal Yacht SPI2000

Majestic TV Antenna

AIS Antenna

GPS Antenna

22" Majestic 220 TV w/built-in CD/DVD player

HDMI cable from TV to Chart Table allowing for streaming from phone or other device

ICOM VHF W/Remote mic

Shakespeare SRA40 Antenna

326 iSeries Integrity Tank Monitoring System

Zamp Solar Charge Controller

Fusion Stereo w/Cockpit Speakers & Sirrus Antenna

Electric Toilet

Electrical System

AC Distribution Panel

DC Distribution Panel

LED Anchor Light

LED Running/Nav Lights

LED Deck/Steaming Light

LED Interior Lighting

House Battery Bank

Engine Battery

Sails & Rigging

Fractional Rig

In-mast Furling Doyle Mainsail

Roller Furling Doyle Headsail

Spare Headsail

2 Lewmar 44 Winches for Headsail

1 Lewmar 30 Halyard Winch

Running Rigging in Good Condition

All Running Rigging Leads Aft to Cockpit

Starboard Flag Halyard

Safety & Security

Fire Extinguishers Fore and Aft

Throwable Flotation Devices

Propane Safety Switch

Plexi Companionway Boards, Transparent and Non-Buoyant for Safety if Pooped

Misc. Cruising Gear

Davis Wind Scoop

Honda 4-Stroke 2.3HP Outboard

Dinghy/Rib - Avon Rover 310 Air

Sea Eagle Inflatable Kayak

100' Hurricane Lines

Maintenance & Upgrades

One-Owner Boat (Chemical Engineer) Meticulously maintained.

Excalibur was hauled and professionally serviced by SailCraft Services ever couple of years

Engine Maintained to Yanmar Service Cycle Standards from new.

ALL MAINTENANCE RECORDS & RECIEPTS AVAILABLE & CONVEY

ORIGINAL MANUALS

Annual Engine Maintenance (oil, filters, impeller) done each Spring

Standing Rigging fully replaced professionally in 2021

New LED Deck/Steaming light (2021)

New LED Anchor Light (2021)

Hull Survey & replacement of 2 Thru-hulls in 2021

New 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)