Hi Jack,
To answer your questions, it's YES to both.
The only thing I can really add is, the CPC1100 is a very heavy rig - I'm not telling you anything new here. So, the question for you is will you be taking down the scope on the pier after every session? It becomes a question of safety for you and the scope.
Alternatively you could go the whole hog and build an obs with a pier. This way there is no need for taking down the scope. The CPC is then fixed in place. Then while the CPC is doing photo, you have your Evolution mounted scope to occupy your time with visual.
There's no right or wrong answer. Really it comes down to you, what you can physically handle, your home situation (yard, location, significant other, your place or rented, etc), and your expectations.
Now, if you would like ME to spend your money for you, and take no responsibility for it, hey, I'd be happy to!
Alex.