I went all out last year and bought a 35 pound carbon Muskoka. It's a game changer. Especially when you are getting on in age and portages seem like they're getting longer and longer.
Nice boat, I also bought a kevlar 16" Swift Algonquin for the same reasons. Picking it up at end of month. Under 40lbs. 55 yrs old here and I am going to appreciate it as well. Happy paddling.