First time hot tub buyer. Looking for a larger tub for our family of 5 with teenaged boys. I'm the shortest at 5'9", my husband is 5'10", kids are taller.
We've wet tested the jacuzzi j-470 first. I liked it. But felt the jets weren't as strong as I was hoping for. I also felt there wasn't much for the legs. Otherwise I liked it. And it fit ok. I did wonder if it could have been a bit deeper too, as I had the headrests all the way up.
Checked out the marquis dealer next. Salesperson wanted me to come back for a wet test on a weekday morning. Can't do that, so not sure we'll go back.
Next stop was the d1 dealer. Tried the nautilus first. Really liked the tub- the jets were what I was looking for- every seat was great. I did have to put the head rests all the way up on the adjustable seats. The other corner seats without the adjustable headrests weren't as good of a fit as I tried to sit back, but otherwise loved the jets.
Then we tried the amore bay- loved almost everything about it. Again, had the adjustable headrests all the way up, but they fit. The jets were great, strong, and hit all the right spots. I wasn't sure about the bench seating at first, but after trying it I liked it. It gives you room to move around. Got a price of $13,400delivered and installed ( no cover). Need to get cover price.
Next stop caldera dealer. Tried the cantabria, and wanted to like it. Great sized tub. The controls at the seats were not that intuitive. I was blown out of the lounger until I figured out how to plant my feet. The headrests were too short/seats not deep enough. Just not the right tub. The dealer had a Catalina spa that I sat in dry- better depth on the seats for sure. Just don't know anything about them.
Going to check out hot springs and artesian next. Wish there was a Sundance dealer around, but they are 4 hours away.
Any other suggestions for a larger sized tub with deep seats that I should look at?
Thx!
