I usually use CPWI via a usb connected device. However I also use the Wedge. What problem do you have with three star? you doing sky align with any 3 stars? I am also on the coast and before the wedge I would use sky align just pick 3 stars in different parts of the sky. Achernar, Fomalhaut and Vega while it was still up would be regulars. Also, when you do have a planet centred in the eyepiece you can also sync to that to have better tracking. Make sure you have the mount level before you start sky align though.
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