@Cat_hunter
I highly recommend that you ask the sailmaker how to proceed, not other boat owners who don't really know enough to help you. If the sailmaker can't tell you, find another sailmaker via recommendation, even if the price is higher.
I really think you should stop trying to figure out how to design your own sail and asking for design advice here. You aren't getting good answers, IMO. When it comes to design, you should ask the sail maker what he or she recommends to suit your needs, and then follow the recommendations.
Nevertheless, I'm going to give you some advice on how to interact with a competent sailmaker, based on my own years as a sailmaker.
- Give the pics and exisitng measurements to a sailmaker.
- Give the sailmaker a copy of the owners manual at: https://sbo.sailboatowners.com/downloads/Hunter_216_85696730.pdf
- Tell the sailmaker what you want the sail to do. Don't try to design it yourself!
- Then follow the detailed instructions your competent sailmaker gives you.
Look at page 21 from the manual below
There is supposed to be a short pendant between the mast tang and the upper swivel. See page 21.
The head and tack of the sail should be attached with an adjustable lashing to the thimble, so you can adjust is as needed for either shrinkage or stretch over the life of the sail.
Judy B
sailmaker.
PS. Are you an engineer or architect? They can be their own worst enemy when it comes to buying new sails because they try to do it all themselves.
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