William,
I , too, searched West Marine's site and could not find anything. I am sure
that is where I bought it, and that it is called something like "high
temperature exhaust hose repair kit ". Perhaps it is an in-store item only.
It is a fiberglass strip impregnated with the resin, which cures quickly
after being submerged in water. I also remember it being fairly
expensive..about $20. Cheap insurance nonetheless. It is possibly the
messiest stuff I have ever handled and I found that wearing 2 pairs of
gloves was helpful because the resin sets quickly and will goop up the outer
pair before you are done.So you can peel off that outer pair and start
fresh.
For now I have posted a photo of the bandage on my hose so you can see what
it looks like. See it here
http://www.intercom.net/~boatshop/VWHoseBandage.jpg

When I am rid of this cold I will make a trek out to find it and let y'all
know.

=Tracey