There are even powders out there that can simulate an anodized look, possibilities are almost endless!!

After reading more about it, I am becoming a power fan. I found a local guy on craigslist that said he could probably do all the work on my small boat for about $200. Anything that is "silverish" is coming off and going to him, even my trim tabs (I am really curious to see this!). I may epoxy/enamel coat my restored outdrive to match :-)

Powder the outdrive!
This is the Transom from my Volvo outdrive:

Murfman - I just put white epoxy paint on the transom I pulled apart...I feel so inferior