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@Tman122,Thanks for your reply. We could certainly look at the HS hot tub - any suggestions for a spa for 4-5 people? Yes, I was very disappointed about the Marquis dealer issue. Unfortunately, we have been down that road too many times and, for us, it just isn't worth it to go into a big purchase like this with a potentially compromised partner.
1st, thanks to all the great people who post here. I have learned a good deal.CAPTIVAPros: • The dealer will take our old tub for free and try to recycle parts - big plus for us since we hate the thought of just dumping it • The dealer was a service tech for many years, so very knowledgeable • We liked the dealer better • More options to divert water/pump configuration on the fly • Slightly better quality (e.g. icyene foam, Balboa heating) • 3 pumps (1 circ, 2 four hp pumps) • Ozone free option • Better feet and calf jets • Water feature • Will throw in an extended warranty Cons • Fixed jets • Not very customizable • Frog @ease $150 addition • Lighting package $500 option • Better quality "Smart top" cover $1500 BULLFROG R6Pros: • Customizable jet packs • $400 rebate offer • We have experience with their service quality • Lighting package included • Frog @ease included Cons: • $300 to haul our old tub and they just dump it • Somewhat less quality based on what we could get out of the less experienced salesperson • Not as customizable on the fly • Feet/calf jets not as good • 2 pumps (1 circ and 4 hp pump) - 2 pump config is optional So what are your thoughts or what are we missing that we should consider? Thanks in advance!