The "Main Sail Stack" I'm referring to is the bulk of sail that remains
above the boom, at the mast, when it is lowered and remains in the mast
grove or on the sail track.

Before full battens and batten cars, etc. this didn't amount to much more
that a lump above the gooseneck. Now, with batten cars measureing 4-6" in
height and intermediates being on similar but smaller cars, this stack has
increased to several feet or as with mine, over 4 ft.

It is not an easy matter to fully remove these cars and I only remove mine
once a season to clean and run a lubricant wiper up and down the track..

I will admit, I'm beginning to miss the KISS of my last boat, albeit a less
efficient sail. The price I pay for that extra roach and sail area, etc.

Steve
s/v Good Intentions