: Depending on the amount and type of pigment, it can actually be quite
: resistant to UV, but it won't be as good as gelcoat or paint.

: The reason for gelcoat is to provide a sacrificial protective layer for the
: boat that is high gloss without the need to buff the surface after it
: comes out of the mold. It has nothing to do with protecting the molds
: themselves.

: It's probably his best solution. A good hull paint will be durable and easy
: to repair. It's also easy to apply.

: More importantly, you won't achieve an opaque color unless you apply it quite
: thick. Additionally, epoxy tends to run unless you thicken it, but
: thickening it reduces its ability to self-level. It will probably require
: extensive sanding and buffing to get it level and smooth.

: My advice would be to paint it.

Gelcoat is much easier on the mold than trying to lay it up with only resin. Also is much less labor intensive than paint, as you noted.

Bill H.