I've got a Wenonah Vagabond solo canoe in Kevlar ultralight layup. I chose
it over the more durable Kevlar flexcore (with gelcoat) because of the
weight saving.

I don't mind the yellowy 'see through' look of the boat but do catch myself
thinking, this would look the business with an off-white hull too.

So I am wondering, could one split the weight difference between a 'naked'
Kevlar canoe and one with gelcoat on it, by using, say, automotive spray
paint?

Clearly it wouldn't have the durability and flexibility of gel coat but I
wouldn't even mind sanding and repainting the thing once a year or so, as
long as I have a very light boat that looks great and has a bit of UV
protection thrown in.

Has anyone painted their kevlar ultralight canoe before?

TIA Bart