Looked to me as if the crew was pulling on the sheet between the turning block and the winch, which will always be hard work. The reef would have added some load to the sheet as well. Generally, the rig rotates at the same speed as the boat comes onto course. Trying to go faster is hard work unless you are in synch with the helmsperson, and with the big roach mains (not RB's) causes the boat to luff rather than sail. Easier to take up the slack, then trim the last metre.
Great video
I think it will cater to many people looking for a fun boat. One BIG thing missing is any film of the inside, accomodations whilw sailing, that in my mind would have a great appeal to the other half (the missus) making the decision. I know you are not marketing the boat but this film greatly advances the argument of a harryproa as an alternative to a catamaran.
Somewhere close to the end of the video it looks like one of the shunts required some additional muscle from the crew- where you forcing the shunt?or speeding the swing of the mast? Or is this standard procedure to pull hard on the lines while the other person is grinding?
Dont forget to film the interior next time!!!!
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