New Guy into cars and boats

[Meech]

I always wanted to build a boat, my dad used to own a boat with twelve cylinder Liberty Motor in it when I was a kid. He's long gone and so is the boat. All I remember is the thing was fast~!

I have been building cars most of my life, (Im 55 now); and I would like to get into some vacuum bagging projects, both for automotive and naval applications.

I eventually want to build a small boat/kayak. Does anyone know where I can get plans for either of those?

Also, where can I get an affordable vacuum generator?

Thanks
Meech

[rasorinc]

Check under boat plans catalog--under human powered.
http://www.glen-l.com/
this is just 1 of many but very reliable and been around over 50 years.
Great people.

[Meech]

Originally Posted by rasorinc

Check under boat plans catalog--under human powered.
http://www.glen-l.com/
this is just 1 of many but very reliable and been around over 50 years.
Great people.

Thanks what a great site!!!!!

[hoytedow]

For low-tech you can use a shop-vac.

[Meech]

Originally Posted by hoytedow

For low-tech you can use a shop-vac.

Thanks Hoyt, I suppose in a pinch, but what would happen to the residual?

[hoytedow]

Put a reservoir inline between hose and bag to catch it. Ideally you won't have much unless you measure wrong.

[Submarine Tom]

For best results, find someone in your area with a dedicated vacuum system and make

arrangements to use it or have them do the final step as there is no such thing as an "affordable" one.

-Tom