Yes, remove the old "flapper" hook cover.
Most of the problems with hooking the H18 main are with technique. Once you get it right you can hook and unhook reliably.
First, since you still have the flapper, do you have the
Halyard Ring or are you still using the original halyard shackle?
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Damon Linkous
1992 Hobie 18
Memphis, TN
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