Description

If you're in the market for a cruiser that doesn't trade comfort for performance, this boat is it! TUSITALA feels like a much larger boat both inside and out, making it a perfect fit for those looking for a "big boat" under 40'. Lots of recent upgrades done by her current owners including:

• Upgraded Lithium house battery (280 amp) with upgraded charging system (2024)
• 8'6" Zodiac dinghy (2023) w/ 6HP Tohatsu outboard
• Martek dinghy davits (2023)
• Added solar (200 Amp hours; 2023)
• Garmin Chartplotter (2023)
• Fresh bottom paint & hull waxed (2024)
• Very clean and ready to go this season!

Recent Updates

The current (and third) owners of TUSITALA have spent the past year upgrading her with hopes of sailing to the Bahamas for the winter. Their plans have shifted, and they are now focusing on completing the Great Loop on a different type of boat. If you're looking for a boat that is in great condition and ready to go, don't let this one pass you by!

• Non-functioning LED hour meter replaced (635 total hours)
• New instrument panel cover
• New alternator belt
• New primary and secondary fuel filters
• Engine spares - include 2 each primary and secondary fuel filters, alternator belt, oil filter, impeller
• New Garmin 943 chartplotter
• Added Martek dinghy davits
• 2023 8.5’ zodiac dinghy included, with a 6HP Tohatsu outboard
• New cutlass bearing
• New Volvo prop shaft seal
• New impeller
• New galley sink faucet
• Fridge lines insulated to reduce condensation
• New stereo
• New isinglass in dodger, center zippers replaced, canvas waterproofed
• New canvas winch covers
• Genoa removed, inspected and repaired as needed
• Shore power dual battery charger, dc-dc charger,
• Added a Lithium battery (280 ah) as the house battery
• Added 200 watts solar, along with a MPPT charge controller
• New dorade vent
• Custom hatch screens (5) and companionway screen
• New bilge alarms
• Converted interior lighting to LED
• Added USB outlets throughout
• 12 volt tv
• Bottom painted w/ Petit Hydrocoat ablative paint (2024)
• Hull waxed (2024)

Accommodations

Salon:

Below deck you’ll find a warm, bright and inviting interior with plenty of space to stretch out, and the perfect set-up for a couple looking do some extended cruising. The L-shaped galley is to port, and the forward facing nav station and spacious head to starboard. Ahead is an open and inviting main salon that takes advantage of TUSITALA's 12’4” beam. There’s a large U-shaped settee to port that offers a great space for dining and lots of useable storage beneath. The settee to starboard creates a fantastic conversation pit and is a great spot to stretch out with a book. No matter the season, you’ll stay comfortable with the reverse-cycle air conditioning and the Webasto diesel heater that's ducted throughout the boat! The large panoramic overhead fixed ports keep the space bright and the Lewmar opening hatch and two opening ports keep it airy. The salon floor of the Beneteau 373 is pressurized laminate which is extremely durable and nearly every floorboard is removable, allowing for excellent access to the bilge, plumbing & thru hulls.

• Forward-facing Chart Table/Nav Station with storage under the seat & opening panel for instruments
• U-shaped Port Settee comfortably seats 4 for dining
• Table drops down to convert settee into an additional berth if needed
• Starboard settee adds additional seating, or a place to stretch out and lounge
• Large opening deck hatch and two opening ports on the coachroof with custom screens  
• Large panoramic overhead fixed windows with blinds
• Storage cupboards behind settees; additional storage under settees, bottle storage behind the settee back
• Converted overhead lighting to LED (2023)
• Added (2) double USB outlets and (1) 12 volt outlet (2023)
• Companionway steps are hinged for easy engine access and are lined with anti-skid for safety
• Reverse-Cycle Heating and Air Conditioning 
• Webasto diesel heater
• Companionway steps are hinged for easy engine access and are lined with anti-skid for safety
• 6’5” headroom throughout!

Galley:

A gourmet galley set to port features a front-loading fridge and separate top-loading freezer which is an absolute necessity when you're spending more than a weekend aboard. A deep double stainless steel sink, two burner stove, and ample counter top space is everything you need to prepare an elaborate meal for guests or whip up a quick sandwich underway. With deep storage cabinets above and below the countertop, the Beneteau 373 has plenty of places to store cookware and food for an extended sailing adventure.  

• SeaFrost 12V front-loading refrigerator and separate top-loading freezer  
• Fridge lines insulated to prevent condensation (2023)
• Force 10 2-burner stove/oven, gimbaled
• S/S double sink, New faucet (2023)
• Cupboards with louvered inserts
• Cutlery drawer
• Fresh water system, pressurized, hot and cold
• Microwave
• 6 gallon water heater

Berths:

A spacious double berth in the aft cabin sleeps two adults comfortably. With an overhead opening hatch and an opening port, the cabin gets good light and ventilation with the addition of a 12V fan. A large hanging locker to port and an additional locker allows you to stow all necessities away and keep the cabin organized. Two reading lights let you tuck in with a book (or those charts to plan the next day's adventure) before dozing off. There is an access panel behind the companionway steps for easy access to the back of the engine.

• Hanging locker, plus an additional storage locker
• Storage shelf above cabinetry
• (2) LED reading lights (2023)
• (1) Overhead opening hatch with custom screen plus (1) opening side port
• 12V fan
• Aft engine cover, easy access to back of engine
• Access to battery switches

The forward V-berth has a double bed which is 7'7" x 5'7" that lets even the tallest of guests to stretch out. A hanging locker to starboard and shelf space along the hull is great for keeping stuff like phones, books and drinks close but out of the way. The forward berth also has two LED reading lights and a large opening hatch overhead.

• Hanging locker plus shelf space
• (2) LED reading lights (2023)
• Large overhead opening hatch with custom screen
• 12V fan

Head:

The head of the Beneteau 373 is extremely spacious for a 37' boat. Located to starboard of the companionway, it's nicely tucked behind the nav station and doesn't impede on the living spaces of the interior. The separate shower compartment with a teak seat and hand-held flexible shower head make freshening up easy, even while underway. There are plenty of storage options for your toiletries and hooks to hang towels or wet clothing. 

• Jabsco electric flush head 
• Molded easy-clean fiberglass unit
• Larger separate shower area with teak seat
• Electric sump pump for shower
• Vanity cabinet with mirror
• Water tight lockers for storage
• Accessories and hooks to keep everything stowed and organized

Deck & Cockpit

The cockpit space in this Beneteau 373 is huge, thanks to the beamy 12'4" stern and seats 8 adults comfortably. The pivoting wheel slides out of the way while not in use for even more room, and the folding teak cockpit table and plenty of drink holders are nice accents to an evening of entertaining. There is fantastic access to the swim platform through the tilting helmsman's seat, making it easy to board the dinghy or take a dip in the water. While you're back there, take advantage of the hot/cold cockpit shower to rinse off after a swim. Everything you need to sail the boat, single-handed or with crew is right at your fingertips without leaving the cockpit.

• NEW Garmin GPSmap 943 touchscreen chart plotter at helm (2023)
• Raymarine ST60 Wind / Depth / Speed
• Raymarine ST6000 Autopilot
• Radar mount on stern (boat does not have radar installed)
• ICOMM VHF 
• 35 lb. Delta anchor as primary
• Fortress back up anchor
• Lewmar electric windlass with a hand control unit
• Propane locker 
• (1) Deep cockpit sail locker
• (1) Lazarette locker
• Dodger and bimini in Navy canvas (New isinglass in dodger, center zippers replaced, canvas waterproofed 2024)
• Cockpit cushions
• New winch covers (2024)
• Walk-through transom with swim platform and hot/cold stern shower and folding stainless steel boarding ladder
• Hinged helm seat for easy access to swim platform
• Pivoting wheel
• (2) stern perch seats
• Cockpit table with a teak drop leaf table, 12V console light, drink holders
• USB chargers added at helm (2023)
• Teak inlay on cockpit seats, swim platform, coaming steps
• New Martek dinghy davits (2023)
• 2023 Zodiac 8'6" hard bottom dinghy with 9HP Tohatsu outboard 
• 3 piece winter cover

Sails & Rigging

• Neil Pride in-mast furling mainsail (age unknown; in good condition)
• Neil Pride 140% genoa (age unknown; in good condition)
• Sails removed, inspected; repaired as needed (2023)
• Profurl jib furler with furling drum above deck
• Rigid boom vang
• All control halyards (boom lift, spinnaker halyard, main halyard, jib halyard) and main sheet and traveler operated from cabin top stoppers. Clearly labeled so you know which lines are which
• Deck stepped mast with articulating blocks
• Anodized aluminum mast and boom
• Stainless steel rigging: forestay, fractional rig, lower shrouds, upper shrouds, intermediate shrouds, double backstay
• The standing rigging is 1 x 19 stainless steel wire with swaged terminals. In good condition
• (2) Lewmar #48 ST primary winches
• (1) Lewmar #30 ST winch on coachroof
• (7) Spinlock rope clutches
• Lewmar mainsail traveler
• Lewmar genoa tracks & blocks

Electrical

• (2) 30 amp shore power charging receptacles
• (1) Start battery, Group 27 flooded cell (2022)
• New Lithium house battery (280 ah, 2024) with upgraded charging system
• Shore power dual battery charger
• DC-DC battery charger (2024)
• ProSafe FS60 fail safe galvanic isolator
• 200 watts solar with MPPT charge controller (2023)
• Galvanic Isolator
• Electric bilge pump and float switch
• All interior lights LED
• 6-gallon water heater
• New bilge alarm (2023)
• Dometic Air Conditioning ducted throughout the boat
• Webasto diesel heater 
• New LED lights (2023)
• (2) double USB outlets in Salon and (1) double USB outlet at helm (2023)

Mechanical

• 39hp fresh water cooled Yanmar 3JH4E engine  
• Digital hour meter at engine panel replaced (2023). Reads 635 original hours, which represents the lifetime engine hours on the boat
• New alternator belt (2023)
• New primary and secondary fuel filters (2023)
• New cutlass bearing (2023)
• New shaft seal (2023)
• New impeller (2023)
• Fixed three blade bronze 18" propeller
• Engine compartment insulated with foam to reduce noise
• Accessible via the hinged companionway steps and two access panels in the head and the aft cabin
• Shaft protected by a GRP skeg molded to the hull
• 33 gallon fuel tank
• Engine serviced annually

Additional Items

• Dock lines
• Fenders
• Boat pole
• Life Jackets
• Screens for opening ports
• Three (3) piece winter storage cover (Cockpit-Coach Roof and Fore DeckDock lines
• Spares for cruising
• (6) standard life vests
• Lifesling OverboardShore power cords
• New fire extinguishers (2023)

Maintenance records (2016 - 2024)

2016

• Power cord Y adapter, 30 amp 
• Dry cleaning of interior cushions
• Main- new telltales, head & tack webbings, reinf. batten pockets
• Life Sling

2017

• Fiberglass work to rudder Apr-17
• Jib- New UV cover, wash, head & tack loop replace 
• Cabin door latch
• Fender covers
• Head Y valve replaced
• Macerator pump replaced
• Unstep mast for winter storage 

2018

• Engine water pump impeller
• Spare Halyard replacement
• New Mast cleat 
• Mast inspected and re-stepped for the season, Spring 2018
• Heater intake at fuel tank  
• New water pump  
• New A/C Pump  

2019 

• Main, Genoa washed
• Replace clear dodger panels  
• Check shaft bearing, check shaft seal & grease 

2020

• New black dock lines  
• Mast removed & stored for the winter  
• Seafarer Canvas- repair on dodger  
• Seafarer Canvas- new dodger straps  

2021

• North Sails- New UV cover Clew on Mainsail  
• New boat striping (cabin sides, upper topsides)  
• New topping lift  

2022

• Engine water pump replaced  
• Fuel filters replaced, etc.  
• New Jib & Main Sheets  
• New engine belts, hoses, thermostat gaskets 
• New bilge pump  
• Refinished cabin steps 
• New batteries
• Mainsail removed for cleaning, repair to batten pockets 

2023

• New Shower Pump  
• Replace refrigerator thermostat 
• New LED hour meter, (617.5) hours
• New Alternator belt, primary and secondary fuel filters
• New Garmin 943 chartplotter
• Added Martek dinghy davits
• New 8.5’ Zodiac dinghy (2023) with Tohatsu 6HP outboard
• New cutlass bearing
• New Volvo prop shaft seal
• Replaced galley sink faucet
• Fridge lines insulated
• New AM-FM stereo
• Genoa sail inspected and repaired
• Shore power dual battery charger added
• Added 200 watts solar and an MPPT charge controller
• New dorade vent
• Custom hatch screens (5) and companionway screen
• New bilge alarms
• Converted interior lighting to LED
• Added USB outlets
• 12 volt TV
• New engine impeller
• New instrument panel cover
• Engine spares kit - includes 2 each primary and secondary fuel filters, alternator belt, oil filter, impeller

2024

• Replaced house battery with lithium battery (280 ah)
• DC-DC charger added
• Bottom painted w/ Petit Hydrocoat ablative paint (2024)
• Hull waxed (2024)
• New canvas winch covers
• New isinglass in dodger, center zippers replaced, canvas waterproofed

Disclaimer

The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.

Mechanical Disclaimer

Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.