Vixen GP-DX Mount on Vixen Tall Adj Wood Tripod

Near-new Vixen GP-DX (green) on a Vixen tall adjustable height wooden tripod (suitable for Newtonians and refractors). These mounts can carry a payload of up to 22 lbs (Vixen Optics is now advertising 35 lbs). Mount includes one (1) 8.2 lb balance weight, which is adequate for an FS-102 (would need a second one for an FS-128). Tripod comes with a Vixen flat black accessory tray with factory fasteners. Mount and tray ship in one box while the tripod legs and "hub" ship in a separate box. Package includes factory slo-mo knobs, Vixen GP-DX instruction manuel and two metric hex wrenches. I will install two new batteries for the illuminator before shipping. The tripod is early Vixen and one the better ones made, no major mars or scratches and legs are straght. Asking $850 + actual shipping & insurance costs. If you want to use PayPal, please cover their fees of 3%.

The price for a comparable mount, a GP2D with HAL130 tripod and accessory tray,is $1,329 + shipping.

Highlights of the DX version of the Great Polaris mount:

The GP-DX has a polar alignment scope with a built-in variable intensity illuminator for convenience.
Twin oversized bolts are used for altitude adjustment, and the azimuth adjustment also utilizes oversized bolts.
One 3.7kg (8.2 lbs) counter-weight.
R.A. Micro-Movement Axis: Whole Circle Movement 144-Tooth Worm Gears
Dec. Micro-Movement Axis: Whole Circle Movement 144-Tooth Worm Gears
R.A. * Dec. Graduations: Supplied: R.A. Graduation: 10' increment, Dec. Graduation: 2° increment
Polar Alignment Graduations Supplied
Polar Axis Scope (for Northern or Southern hem.): 6x20mm 8° detachable, with illuminator, 3' polar alignment accuracy possible
Polar Axis Altitude Adjustment: 0° to 62° Adjustment Screw
Azimuth Fine Adjustment: Adjustment Knobs
Can easily be motorized with optional MT-1 motors and controller or computerized with a SkySensor 2000
Bubble Level supplied as standard