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Notes from the Owners 

 
Welcome aboard!  
It is our pleasure for Chinook to continue to accommodate visitors to the San Juan Islands as she has for 
many seasons.   She became a part of our family in 2018, and we have enjoyed upgrading her systems for 
our own use as well as for guests to enjoy.  Beneteau yachts are appreciated for their livability and 
performance, and there are many reasons why the Beneteau 373 was named Boat of the Year (2005) by the 
Cruising World judges. From the bright and spacious saloon, the roomy stand up shower/head 
combination, the spacious cockpit with pivoting wheel, and the roomy fore and aft cabins, to the storage 
and excellent galley, there are so many features to like about this boat! But looks are not Chinook’s only 
virtue. She has excellent sailing abilities in both heavy and light winds. This boat is a lot of fun!  We trust 
these owner’s notes will get you on your way quickly and easily.  Thanks for taking great care of our boat! 

 
 
 

CHINOOK’S SPECS 

OTHER MEASUREMENTS: 

Year: 2005 

Refrigeration: 
 - Front-load refrigerator 12” W x 16” D x 26” H 
 - Top-load freezer          19” W x 14” D x 21” H 

LOA: 37'    LWL: 32' 10" 
Beam: 12' 4"   Draft:  6' 3" 
Displacement:  15,013 lbs (dry) 

Berth Mattresses: 
- V-Berth     6’ 6” L  X 5’ 6” W at head & 24” at ft 
- QTR Berth 6’ 6” L  X  5’ 6” W (minus “seat”) 

Mast height above WL:  53’ 6”  
Fuel: 33 gal. 
Water: 98 gal. (2 tanks)    Hot water: 6 gal. 

Headroom:  
 - V-Berth 6’ 5”       -Shower     6’ 8”       
 - Salon 6’ 7’,          - Qtr berth  6’ 9” 

Holding: 22 gal.  
Engine: 39 hp. Yanmar 

 
 
 

INDEX: 

 

1.   Emergencies 

13. Engine and Operating Under Power 

2.   Anchors & Windlass 

14. Enrichment 

3.   Barbecue Grill 

15. Fuel Tank 

4.   Batteries 

16. Head and Holding Tank 

5.   Berths 

17. Refrigeration  

6.   Cabin Interior 

18. Repairs (Tools & Spares) 

7.   Cabin Heat 

19. Sails and Rigging 

8.   Dinghy & Outboard 

20. Sailing Characteristics 

9.   Docking and Boat Handling 

21. Showers 

10. Dodger & Bimini 

22. Steering Wheel 

11. Electrical Panels 

23. Stove/Oven 

12. Electronics/instruments 

24. Water & Water Heater 

 

Summary of Contents for Beneteau 373

Page 1: ...un We trust these owner s notes will get you on your way quickly and easily Thanks for taking great care of our boat CHINOOK S SPECS OTHER MEASUREMENTS Year 2005 Refrigeration Front load refrigerator 12 W x 16 D x 26 H Top load freezer 19 W x 14 D x 21 H LOA 37 LWL 32 10 Beam 12 4 Draft 6 3 Displacement 15 013 lbs dry Berth Mattresses V Berth 6 6 L X 5 6 W at head 24 at ft QTR Berth 6 6 L X 5 6 W ...

Page 2: ...ually Steering Failure If the steering system fails there is an emergency tiller in the starboard cockpit locker It fits on rudderpost which is under the hinged steering seat Safety Gear Flares horn etc are located starboard under seat cushion at NAV table The Radar Reflector is located in the starboard cockpit locker The first aid kit is located in the Nav station seat Spare Parts and Tools Spare...

Page 3: ... and if needed turn off the anchor light c When retrieving the anchor never use the windlass to pull the boat instead slowly power toward the anchor while using the windlass to take up the slack Also if the anchor is really stuck in the mud you will hear the windlass slow under the load Immediately stop the windlass and drive the boat forward to free the anchor d Once the anchor is out of the wate...

Page 4: ... low This is not the loud alarm sound just a complaint that its batteries are low If this happens it is time to start the engine and charge for a while 5 Berths Our boat sleeps 7 2 in the private cabin forward 2 in the aft cabin and 3 in the main salon The table adjusts to sleeping position by raise the table up a bit remove the pin through the center post lower the table and reinsert the pin in t...

Page 5: ...um bottom dinghy Towing works best when the dinghy is brought close to the boat about 4 or 5 feet off the stern This guarantees you won t accidentally wrap the painter around the propeller when you back up We tie the painter off twice a cleat tie close and the bitter end we tie onto the stern rail Others have lost the dinghy when their cleat tie slipped loose As owners we would very much appreciat...

Page 6: ...park plug and spark plug wrench in with the safety equipment in case you need them If the outboard is running and you re heading toward shore and the engine suddenly quits it s usually that someone has forgotten to vent the fuel cap If the engine is running fine but the propeller isn t moving the shear pin is probably broken just take the cotter pin out to remove the propeller and replace the brok...

Page 7: ...and clearly marked The picture below gives an overview and pictures on the next page give more detail Nav Station Overview 120 VAC Panel Heater switch and thermostat Stereo 12 VDC Panel Invertor Battery Charger Control VHF Radio 12 VDC Panel 12 VDC Plug ins Salon Light Switches ...

Page 8: ...ter both require shore power to work The outlets and microwave will work on either but the microwave has a heavy draw on the batteries if run using the invertor without the engine running The invertor controller is pictured below and is located at the nav station If it has been sitting for a while the first touch will wake it and the second touch will take action There is also a breaker for the sh...

Page 9: ...e need of the radar except for the highly unlikely event that you are suddenly enveloped by fog which is rare in this area The fog that we ve encountered in the islands usually forms in the wee hours of the morning and burns off by mid day So if it s a little soupy after breakfast we put on an extra pot of coffee until it lifts Please remember that SJS contracts do not permit night or restricted v...

Page 10: ...the brightness levels This can be helpful when the brightness is so low you cannot see the screen Select Home from any screen to return to the Home screen Select Menu to open additional settings about that screen Select Menu to close the menu when finished Press POWER to open additional options such as adjusting the backlight and locking the touchscreen Press POWER and select Power Turn Off System...

Page 11: ...for these obstacles To find a saved route select user data from the bottom row of the home screen then routes then select the desired route from the list and then navigate to To re center the map on Chinook s current location select stop panning from the lower right corner of the screen To activate the radar select the radar icon located in the top left corner of the chart plotter screen After sel...

Page 12: ... the sensitivity on the unit increases as the transducer tries to get some reading back Consequently when you are in deep water false readings caused by currents changes in water temperature fish etc are common These false readings often report very shallow water so knowing you are in deep water will help prevent panic attacks Also if the word DEPTH is blinking on and off it means the unit is not ...

Page 13: ...kers in the cabin and cockpit Please be aware of other boats when you are in harbor and adjust the fader so that the cockpit speakers are turned off when not in use The operating manual for the stereo can be located in the starboard settee with the other manuals or in the Nav table Remote is in the starboard salon cabinet behind the TV Some tips to get started quickly To connect a Bluetooth device...

Page 14: ...or your convenience The AC outlets found throughout Chinook s interior require inverter or shore power to operate The gooseneck reading lights in the private cabins have USB ports in their bases 13 Engine and Operating Under Power We have found the 39 HP Yanmar engine to be very reliable Cruising should be done at engine RPMs of 1800 to 2200 The following table gives approximate cruising informati...

Page 15: ...of the numbers on the first page Engine Shutdown First make sure the engine is at idle and the gearshift in neutral Then push the stop button on the engine panel for about 2 3 seconds until the engine dies DO NOT TURN OFF THE KEY BEFORE THE ENGINE IS STOPPED DOING SO CAN DAMAGE THE ALTERNATOR DIODES 14 Enrichment Chinook is equipped with two hammocks with straps located under the aft most port set...

Page 16: ...ank is almost full Don t wait until it is full to pump out To operate the macerator turn on the macerator breaker on the electrical panel then open the thru hull the yellow handle rotates counter clockwise to be in line with the hose Then push the switch on the left side of the head sink vanity You should be able to hear the macerator noise change when the tank empties A new electric toilet was in...

Page 17: ...he back We find that bagged or block ice lasts several days in the freezer if care is taken to limit the frequency and duration of lid opening The freezer compartment keeps previously frozen items frozen but it is not good at freezing new items Water that has collected in the bottom of the refrigerator or freezer can be removed by pressing the labeled pump out button switch just under the sink see...

Page 18: ...heet as desired When furling in the main keeping a little tension on the outhaul keeping a little air in the sail also helps will help ensure a tight wrap on the main furler The last foot and a half of the mainsail the part covered with gray sun cover is supposed to be left outside the mast If you do accidentally furl part of the sun cover you may have to go on deck and pull outhaul by hand to get...

Page 19: ...rols are in the off position As with the BBQ having the stove valves open when the solenoid is opened will cause the safety system to kick in This will severely limit the flow to the stove If this happens close all the valves including the one on top of the tank Then open the tank valve then the solenoid and final open the valves at the stove b Turn on the LP Gas breaker on the main panel c Light ...

Page 20: ...ngs are tightened with the deck key located in the navigation table rather than using the winch handle which can over tighten them That being said if you find that the deck fittings are too tight we have used a winch handle in the past to loosen them Water Heater The water is heated automatically when the engine runs under load it takes about 30 minutes running it at idle in the morning doesn t wo...

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