Hallberg Rassy 49 - Late 80s / Early 90s

[Rigamorand]

Hi all,

I'm shopping for my new boat to circumnavigate and I keep coming across a few Hallberg Rassy 49's that are in my budget. They seem to be great with all the HR quality but a little less expensive than most of their other boats. I wanted to get perspectives on the 49. I already know many consider Hallberg Rassy boats to be high quality offshore boats, but how does the HR 49 sail? How does she go to weather? Is she any fun to sail or is she is big pig? It seems to fit my needs and the price is right. Anyone have anything good or bad to say about this model?

Thanks