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* [http://www.dianeselkirk.com/Vacuum_Bagging_Basics.pdf Vacuum Bagging Basics] is a good overview from a boating perspective.
* [http://www.dianeselkirk.com/Vacuum_Bagging_Basics.pdf Vacuum Bagging Basics] is a good overview from a boating perspective.
* [http://www.charlesriverrc.org/articles/foam_vac/scobiepuchtler_simplebaggingsys.htm Simple Vacuum Bagging Systems] recommends using a cheap hand-pump vacuum pump from an auto parts store.  They have a built-in vacuum gauge.

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Material Selection

Google's cache of the now-defunct www.pe.net/~rpm/about2.htm mentions:

  • All gas tanks are made of vinyl ester resin for chemical resistance to gasoline.
  • Fenders and side plates are made of iso-flex or DCPD resins, no low grade ortho resins are used.
  • All parts are made with iso-flex gel coats to reduce cracking.

Vacuum Bagging

  • Vacuum Bagging On $50
    • Glad ForceFlex trash bags are polyethylene and are suitable for vacuum bagging with epoxy.