can't get to bilge pump hose clamp on side wall

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bfensom

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Boats an 07 Legend Exterminator

I have a kink in the hose so I bought a new one to replace it. I have it hooked up to the pump no problem but I can't see how to get to the outlet in the side wall of the boat to attach the other end of the hose. There's a small hole I can see the hose end through but not big enough for a hand. Other than taking the entire side panel off how else do you get to this?
 
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boatman37

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funny. we were just working on this same thing today. my hose had a small crack right at the side. my son was able to get the hose on the fitting but we didn't put the clamp on as the hose was too short. the fuel hose was right in front of it. he has smaller hands than me so not sure if i could have done it. he did say it was a pain. can't help out much more than that
 
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Install a bigger hole,and a deck plate. Easy to do.
 

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bfensom

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Ya the panel runs from the transom to the side console and is one big piece. So it would be a huge pain in the ass. Was hoping there was another way, but probably not.
 
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finished mine today. i have a sea ray 250 sundancer. had to remove the back trim piece that runs the whole way across the back. about 6 screws holding it on. and the side trim panel where the bottom storage compartments are. about 3 screws on each side. the hardest part was getting the hose on the fitting. i sprayed a little lube on it. the hose i bought was thick ribbed hose from the local boat shop. i stuck a screwdriver on the rib and pushed to slide it on the fitting. actually went together pretty easy. if i didn't try the screwdriver trick i might still be out there trying to push it on with my hand
 
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