The drums are larger. It’s one way the Harken Air®
winch generates
faster line speeds, for cranking through hoists and gybes. Under those drums: the fi rst interchangeable gear sets, designed to optimize ratios of speed and power to match technique with the day’s conditions. These features alone might be why 8 of 9 next generation TP52s have chosen them.
Then there’s that category 5-sized swirling vortex in the middle—from where those unproductive kilos were removed. Look over the rim. That’s the podium in sharpening focus.