You cannot tell the difference with the CAT paint. That is also how CAT paints them. It flows perfectly and is impervious to oil and grease,...
Rattle can. You can't beat the CAT matterhorn white rattle cans. They cover really well and etc. Tape everything, cover everything well,...
I think they just didn't see a place for it in the marine world and could cover the HP range OK enough with a V8 and V12. Just like MTU dropped...
I am currently managing 2 Post 50' SF's. Their excuse at least on the 50'. They initially designed everything in the engine room around it...