Sea scouts is actually a branch of the Boy Scouts of America, and teh interior wasnt that bad, only had to touch it up once a year,the extiereior where all that trip was was a different story, we had a guy that was a house painter in a previous life that works when ever the boat is in harbor year round, ful time to keep up with the damage of the sun and salt, there are areas we have to work on every 3 months, its rouch, not to mention polishing lots of brass every time before we go out, but itw worht it to keep her looking great