I own a Vagabond 47 since 2005, sailed about 30,000 miles in
Asia and Western Pacific and wouldn't swap it for anything else. I got used to the average very busy 3 months a year
maintenance although at time I would rather sail than hang upside down with sweat pouring down my eyes trying to reach a inaccessible part under
tanks or engine!
Despite what I heard I can get her moving with 8 knots of
wind on the beam, she it is an heavy beast built for comfort, not speed and certainly not pointing high into the wind!!
Will be glad to help with questions that I can answer.