Patriot Docks Straight Dock with Brown Aluminum Decking Patriot modular aluminum marine docks provide the ultimate in shoreline enjoyment. 12-in. deep aluminum truss frames are expertly crafted with welded and bolted connections. Patriot Docks uses 716 in. diameter aluminum chord rods, not 38 in. like most of their competitors. Pipe is all 1-12 schedule 40 electro-galvanized steel, not lighter weight steel tubing. Patriot Docks pipe brackets are extra long with two - not one - stainless steel se