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Hey to everyone. You got the Forrest Gump of hot tubs here. I have been racking my brain for a month researching hot tubs. I am trying to make an educated purchase of a hot tub. After much teeth grinding, I have narrowed it down to the H.S. Grandee and the Sundance Maxxus. I am a rather large fellow (hence the handle) so I need some room. As y'all know, they are not cheap, so I want the most bang for my buck, in both preformance and reliability. Both dealers have great reputations, so thats a wash. Any input will be appreciated.
You failed to tell us one important thing. Have you wet tested? I would expect that to tell you a lot about which of these is better for you because while these are two very big tubs they are very different in their layout. The Maxxus has more defined seating which some prefer (though if you are big that may seem a bit confining) whereas the Grande is more barrier free which others prefer. The Maxxus is a little bigger and deeper though the Grandee is obviously large and deep itself. Another obvious difference is the Maxxus has a lounge and the Grandee doesn't. Do you want a lounge? Will you fit in a lounge well? Wet testing is key but its especially important IMO if a lounge is involved because if it doesn't work for you that's a good % of the spa taken up as the Maxxus is basically a 4 person spa to start with. Both are quality made spas with proponents of each. You already said both dealers are good and both are premium spas that will cost you a pretty pennty so its not like one will save you big $$ over the other. There is no right or wrong here, only what is right FOR YOU. If you haven't done so already, call up both dealers and schedule a wet test.