[Sharnbrook (Mike)]

I have just purchased a pre-loved C9.25 that is set up with the CGE or Losmandy dovetail bar.

At present, I have a Vixen mount, but I shall shortly be upgrading that to an EQ6 Pro that also has the Vixen type dovetail fitting.

I am finding it difficult to source (at a reasonable price) a generic Vixen dovetail that will fit the C9.25. Original Celestron fittings are available, but at anything from $149 to $199. 14" Vixen bars are about $39, but I need an 18" bar. Is there an adaptor available that anyone knows of?

There must be others who have had the same problem, how did you solve it? Maybe someone has had the reverse problem, and have had to buy a Losmandy bar. In that case, has anyone got a Vixen rail for exchange or sale?

I am considering fitting a 75x8 mm plate to the underside of the Losmandy rail, and then attaching a 250 Vixen rail to the plate. does anyone have any comments on that suggestion?

Any ideas or tips would be most welcome.