Fuel filler hose replacement

[jfm]

You're fortunate. Vent hose on mine came out of a small hole at a right angle near the top of what you call a pillar. Could not reach it by hand, let alone get it through that hole and out to the vent fitting on the side of the boat. Had to cut an access port to get at the vent hose. Fuel filler hose was pulled through to the top of the gunwale with the old hose. My tank remained in place during the procedure.