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I visited the local Coast Spa dealer and was impressed by thier expansive show room and salesman. He answered my questions and did not bash the competition. This particular dealer is one of the original people who broke off from Cal Spa and developed this tub. They will let me wet test any tub I choose. What is the general consensus on this brand? I understand the factory is in Canada and I have heard that parts and support can be schetchy. Anyone out there have one, or any tecks out there that have worked on this brand, I would appreciate any feedback. I have narrowed down my choices to J-365, Vanguard, Coast, and I wanted to try a Marqui, but the local dealer did not impress me and I could only wet test one model (the 110v version). One thing the Coast salesman did say was that the Hot Springs tubs that they have took in as used tubs to re-sell all needed to have the roto-massage units replaced and that that brand was difficult to work on. The more I look, the more confusing it gets. Help!
I've been in some Coast showrooms. While the spas may look impressive on the surface,
I have to agree that on the 2 seater it was a plain stupid concept but on mine it's ingenious because regardless of the number of people entering or leaving the tub the water level stays constant. So far I am 3 month into ownership and zero problems, no jets falling off, no pumps breaking down and everything working as it should.
Water level changing when somebody got in or out has never been a big problem for me, or I've never heard a lot of people mention it on their gripe list. That said, I won't bad mouth Coast at all. I have one friend that has his for 9 years now. The biggest dealer in my area, who is well regarded, carries Hot Springs and Coast spas. They have supported both to the satisfaction of their customers.