I chartered a M4800 last month, it is plenty fast and tacks well. In addition to sailing well it is very easy to sail. All the lines are led to the helm with a clutch for each one, no going to the mast to set this or release that. It also has slab reefing that keeps all the work at the helm, winch down the reef while easing the main halyard and you are done. The set up on the boat encourages reefing as it is so easy. Most all sailing functions can be done with a single person.