Ah, bluewater performance cruiser (thank goodness she is not a Swan). Sadly, teak is The Best nonskid ... and that's all the support you'll get from me about teak decks. Our boats have a lot in common so (assuming you like your boat, do your own work, and go offshore) some or more of my...
The current issue of Professional Boatbuilder has an extensive article about TDS, I am very impressed and think you made a good choice. Funny, I bought a lot of teak from them when I lived in FL during the time I removed the teak decks on my boat. As far as removing your deck, I can answer...