[upthesaukee]

I guess that we have to make it harder for the thieves to steal the docking. Maybe use some really heavy duty chain to secure the sections to one another, and then chain to a tree or some other secure object.

If a thief wants something, they will find a way to get it. If they are stealing to turn it over to cash, they don't want to work hard for it.

Also, prominently mark your aluminum docks with name and phone number by engraving in large letters and numbers, and in more than one place. At least if an honest metal salvage yard sees the name, it will ask for ID or make a call.