CPT autopilot II manual?

stoupidmonkey · 14-11-2008, 12:11

I recently bought a CPT autopilot II, a Cruisair carry on A/C, a jabsco head, and a marine radio for $50, all working, according to the guy who sold it to me. The carry on is working, very cold, so everything else is just gravy, or trash. I was messing around with the CPT at my house and the thing seems to work fine when attached to a 12v motorcycle battery. Its a model from around 1990, from the info I had found. What I cant find is the manual for the darned thing. If anyone knows where I can get the manual, or if they have the manual saved, let me know. Thanks!

stoupidmonkey · 14-11-2008, 13:10

Actually, I just contacted the customer service at CPT and they are going to e-mail me one. Really nice guy, hope it works well.

CSY Man · 14-11-2008, 13:37

Had 2 CPTs over a 6 or 7 year period.

They are strong, but very poor at holding a course.

Don't use it if you need a steady course..All of a sudden the stupid
thing will do a hard-over and change course 90 degrees, right in front of traffic...

Christian Van H · 14-11-2008, 15:21

Hey Stoupid! ( thats funny to type!) Wanna see something really cool? Check out this website and scroll down the page... S/V Soggy Paws - CSY44 - Dave McCampbell and Sherry Beckett

Isn't the 'net great? Chris

donradcliffe · 15-11-2008, 12:01

The CPT II will do a pretty good job of steering if the boat is balanced. I use one as a backup autopilot on a 45' boat, and its handled over 30 knots of wind.

onestepcsy37 · 19-11-2008, 21:17

stoupidmonekey - what's the contact address/website/phone for cpt autopilot guy? i have one but have never tried using it....

14-11-2008, 12:11	#1
stoupidmonkey Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Boat: 1974 Columbia 41 Posts: 91 Images: 1	CPT autopilot II manual? I recently bought a CPT autopilot II, a Cruisair carry on A/C, a jabsco head, and a marine radio for $50, all working, according to the guy who sold it to me. The carry on is working, very cold, so everything else is just gravy, or trash. I was messing around with the CPT at my house and the thing seems to work fine when attached to a 12v motorcycle battery. Its a model from around 1990, from the info I had found. What I cant find is the manual for the darned thing. If anyone knows where I can get the manual, or if they have the manual saved, let me know. Thanks!

14-11-2008, 13:37	#3
CSY Man Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Boat: CSY 33 Cutter, "Rhapsody" Posts: 1,934 Images: 64	Had 2 CPTs over a 6 or 7 year period. They are strong, but very poor at holding a course. Don't use it if you need a steady course..All of a sudden the stupid thing will do a hard-over and change course 90 degrees, right in front of traffic... __________________ If you can read this, I have too much time on my hands..

14-11-2008, 15:21	#4
Christian Van H Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Princeton, NJ Boat: Challenger Anacapa 42 Posts: 1,503 Images: 57	Hey Stoupid! ( thats funny to type!) Wanna see something really cool? Check out this website and scroll down the page... S/V Soggy Paws - CSY44 - Dave McCampbell and Sherry Beckett Isn't the 'net great? Chris __________________ www.anacapas.com Here's to swimmin' with bowlegged women!

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14-11-2008, 13:10	#2
stoupidmonkey Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Boat: 1974 Columbia 41 Posts: 91 Images: 1	Actually, I just contacted the customer service at CPT and they are going to e-mail me one. Really nice guy, hope it works well.

15-11-2008, 12:01	#5
donradcliffe Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Caribbean for the winter Boat: Beneteau First 456 Posts: 723	The CPT II will do a pretty good job of steering if the boat is balanced. I use one as a backup autopilot on a 45' boat, and its handled over 30 knots of wind.

19-11-2008, 21:17	#6
onestepcsy37 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 79	stoupidmonekey - what's the contact address/website/phone for cpt autopilot guy? i have one but have never tried using it....