John I have the same interior in my '85 M15. Thought about painting it when I got the boat last summer but instead decided to just scrub it clean with Lysol and warm water. Brightened it up enough for me. No regrets...after all, it's just a place to stow your stuff and sleep in at night, and the paint color doesn't matter in the dark ;-) I did however replace the cabin cushions and that also brightened up the cabin especially since I had cockpit cushions made from the same material to match. Other enhancements I've seen that caught my attention are: mesh storage bags A teak wood dish and wine goblet rack,.. I think Bill Kaiser had that on "Desert Dawn" and also I saw a picture of a similar one on Frank Durant's "Finally" (see MSOG photo site). Frank also has a stern lazarette/locker I am liking and may have John Owens build one for me. -Neil