Will the Farpoint 7 Inch Dovetail Saddle fit my equatorial mount?

The saddle has multiple hole patterns machined in, fitting a range of equatorial mounts made through the years. The product drawing on the listing shows the patterns to compare against a mount head, and FarpointAstro support can confirm fit for a specific mount model.

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Farpoint 7 Inch Dovetail Saddle

SKU: FDS7

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Farpoint Dovetail System · Mount Upgrade Saddle

Upgrade your Vixen-style mount head to a D-size quick-release saddle.

The Farpoint 7 Inch Dovetail Saddle converts Vixen-style equatorial mount heads to a full D-size (Losmandy-style) quick-release system. Multiple hole patterns are machined into the saddle to fit a range of equatorial mounts made through the years — bolt it on, and your mount clamps D-size dovetail bars with a non-marring clamping bar that grips firmly without gouging the dovetail. Machined from sturdy aluminum with a black anodized finish.

Specifications

Function

Upgrades Vixen-style mount heads to a D-size (Losmandy-style) saddle

Length

7″

Mounting

Multiple machined hole patterns fit a range of equatorial mounts made through the years — see the product drawing below

Fits bars

D-size (Losmandy-style) dovetail bars

Clamping

Non-marring clamping bar — grips without gouging the dovetail

Material

Black anodized aluminum

Construction

CNC-machined in the USA

Which Saddle?

Product

Length

Best for

7″ SaddleThis model

7″

Upgrading Vixen-style mount heads to a D-size saddle

14″ Saddle

14″

Long bars and heavier optical tubes

6″ Takahashi Saddle

6″

Converting Takahashi EM-style mounts to quick-release

EQ6 Puck Adapter Saddle

7″

Adding a D saddle to EQ6-style puck mounts

D-to-V Adapter Assembly

7″

Mounting a D-bar telescope on a V-size mount

Running two scopes on one mount? See our 14″, 18″, and 22″ side-by-side tandem bars.

Checking fit? The product drawing below shows the saddle's hole patterns — match them against your mount head before you order.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will it fit my equatorial mount?

The saddle has multiple hole patterns machined in, fitting a range of equatorial mounts made through the years. Download the product drawing below and compare the patterns against your mount head — or email us with your mount model and we'll confirm.

What dovetail bars does it clamp?

D-size (Losmandy-style) bars — the wider of the two standards. Once installed, any telescope carrying a D bar clicks into your mount and releases in seconds. Not sure which bar you have? The dovetail guide shows how to tell.

What does "non-marring" mean?

Instead of a bare screw tip digging into your dovetail, a full clamping bar presses flat against the dovetail face. It grips at least as hard — but leaves no divots or scratches in the anodizing.