You’ll have to report back to us after your first soak and post a picture of the tub.
I was originally planning to purchase an M7, but I got my refundable deposit back and went with an Artesian Pelican Bay. As much as I loved the M7, it was overpriced by almost $4,000 locally. I could literally get an M9 about 2 hours away for less than the local M7. I also didn’t care for the local company that sells them. They were nice, but not very professional or well-informed on their tubs. If I could have bought from the Bullfrog store 2 hours away, I would have.
I ended up purchasing the Artesian Pelican Bay. I’m not sure if the Pelican Bay or the M8 is a better tub, but both manufacturers have excellent reputations and build quality tubs.
Since you and I were both considering the same hot tub models, but ended up with the opposite, I’ll be curious to hear what you think. My Pelican Bay won’t be here unti May/June. You must have found a floor model to be able to soak in it so soon—lucky you!