SV Cheshire Cat Forum - Start Date May 2026

The CPT Autopilot is a robust, self-contained, belt-driven wheel pilot designed for heavy-duty use on sail and power boats. CPT autopilots are simple, very strong, and bulletproof. Yes, it is not an intelligent, integrated design like Raymarine or Garmin. However, like a chisel and a hammer it ...

I ordered Nylon Folding Mast Steps. I decided on nylon so I wouldn’t have to worry about corrosion in the salt air. They recommended #10 Flat Head fastener screws. They do not recommend rivets.

The thickness of the mast steps is about ½”, so I ordered 1” #10 Phillips Flat Head Stainless Steel 316 ...