I started by removing the quarter round trim and the chain plates. Then I worked a chisel around the beam/deck joint to help loosen the resin/glass.
![Image](http://muvvachicken.com/images/cal25/beam_deck5_8_09/DSCN0714s.jpg)
This wasnt too bad, but gave me the first taste of my work to come.
![Image](http://muvvachicken.com/images/cal25/beam_deck5_8_09/DSCN0720s.jpg)
I had higher moisture readings and the beam was sagging, but I didnt realize the deck was so wet. Over the past few weeks MD there has been rain and more rain. However, I dont think this problem started this spring.
Next I pulled out the sawzall. I'm sure there is a more delicate way to do this, but this worked for me.
![Image](http://muvvachicken.com/images/cal25/beam_deck5_8_09/DSCN0730s.jpg)
The beam is wet!
![Image](http://muvvachicken.com/images/cal25/beam_deck5_8_09/DSCN0725s.jpg)
How not to 'bed' hardware.
![Image](http://muvvachicken.com/images/cal25/beam_deck5_8_09/DSCN0737s.jpg)
If you have questionable hardware, fix it now! There are more than a few fittings screwed into my deck, none of which are attached properly.
I started pulling wet plywood off with my hands. In a few areas I used a scraper but it was really just to try something new.
![Image](http://muvvachicken.com/images/cal25/beam_deck5_8_09/DSCN0740s.jpg)
Here is a good photo of Cal25 construction
![Image](http://muvvachicken.com/images/cal25/beam_deck5_8_09/DSCN0742s.jpg)
From the top; deck, plywood, glass cloth.
The proper fix is to remove the rotten wood and install new marine plywood, I believe 3/8".
I'll admit the problem is a lot worse than I expected. I assume there would be some wet spots, so far it's roughly 1/3 of the deck. After a few hours work I now I have to step back and decide what I am going to do.
On one hand the work needed to be done and I like a project. On the other hand, I like sailing more than working on a boat and have been shopping for a Alberg30 or something similar for a while now. I'm not sure it makes sense to fix the boat if I plan to move on sooner than later. Who knows.