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Alex installs a CPT autopilot on a 30,000-pound boat with hydraulic steering.0:59 The CPT system uses a wheel-mounted motor capable of exerting nearly 100 pounds of force, which exceeds the capacity of many standard Raymarine wheel pilots.0:51 During the installation, Alex traces existing, disconnected wiring behind the electrical panel to power the unit, using an ohmmeter to verify continuity on a gray wire.2:39 While running cables through the pedestal to the engine compartment, Alex also installs a 12-volt USB charging receptacle for cockpit electronics.3:14 The CPT installation requires mounting a belt-driven motor to the wheel, a process complicated by tight access for a flathead screwdriver when tightening the provided hose clamps.5:49 Alex adjusts the motor position and spacers to ensure the drive belt clears the wheel.7:34 The project repurposes abandoned wiring left by previous owners to complete the electrical connections.3:59

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