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Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: Moon_Doggy on October 07, 2004, 12:35:57 pm

Title: Is this a fair deal?
Post by: Moon_Doggy on October 07, 2004, 12:35:57 pm
Hi Everyone - This is Moon Doggy !!!

I'm getting back into the hot tub game after a long absence.  

Hey I'm looking hard at a 1998 Marquis Spirit Spa, hardly used and in great shape.  It's going for $700 bucks but I think maybe I can get it for a bit less (they seem desperate to sell - younger couple - stretched financially).

What would be some things to look at - when I visit?

Here's what I do know:

hard cover w/ locks
currently using it 110 (I might wanna go 220 - if my old house can handle it)
heater element replaced last year
good wood
good condition

Any help would be appreciated!!!

Moon Doggy - out!!!
Title: Re: Is this a fair deal?
Post by: Moon_Doggy on October 07, 2004, 12:40:10 pm
Oh forgot one thing -

I'm located about 20 miles away from the Marquis Factory!!!  Whoo Hoo!!! If they will sell me parts - that would be great!!!

Title: Re: Is this a fair deal?
Post by: wmccall on October 07, 2004, 12:59:38 pm
ANy water or power to it to verify operation?
Title: Re: Is this a fair deal?
Post by: Moon_Doggy on October 07, 2004, 01:23:31 pm
No - it's empty
Title: Re: Is this a fair deal?
Post by: Wisoki on October 07, 2004, 05:36:00 pm
Better get er filled up and heating before you make any decisions. If it has a circ pump you should gain about 2 degrees in a half an hour. If it has Balboa equipment and utilizes the 2" diameter 14" length (give or take) stainless steel heating tube you should be able to se a 3 or 4 degree heat rise in 15 minutes. That is if you get there before it's fully heated up. Good luck.
Title: Re: Is this a fair deal?
Post by: Moon_Doggy on October 07, 2004, 06:21:09 pm
great advice!!!

thanks
Title: Re: Is this a fair deal?
Post by: Jordy on October 07, 2004, 10:07:45 pm
Yeah, for sure check it out when it's filled and running. Maybe ask them if you can bring a few friends over and try it out!!! Otherwise, it sounds like a good deal. Good Luck.