Love my HotSprings. I didn't get the Grandee, I got the Landmark which is the same size as the Grandee but with a little different seat layout. Other wise it is the same mechanically. Very easy to maintain. Totally trouble free. Unbelievably relaxing. You will enjoy the extra size of the Grandee whether it is you alone, or you with just a significant other or if you are having a party. Overall I would say the Hotspring is very worry free and well worth the investment.
And, oh by the way, Beachcomber dealers have sand for brains....Just kidding Steve