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Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: 1st_timer on June 20, 2005, 12:32:01 pm

Title: 1st time buyer help
Post by: 1st_timer on June 20, 2005, 12:32:01 pm
I'm looking to buy my 1st tub

I was recommended Sundance (looking at the Cayman)
but the price (about 6000 total) is a little above my budget (which is about 4000)

Can anyone suggest other ones more in my range?

Hopefully with good warantees, etc.

Thanks in advance
Title: Re: 1st time buyer help
Post by: wmccall on June 20, 2005, 12:35:17 pm
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I'm looking to buy my 1st tub

I was recommended Sundance (looking at the Cayman)
but the price (about 6000 total) is a little above my budget (which is about 4000)

Can anyone suggest other ones more in my range?

Hopefully with good warantees, etc.

Thanks in advance



Lets start with where you live and how many in your family. The Caymen is a 6 seater if I remember right.
Title: Re: 1st time buyer help
Post by: Mark_Vee on June 20, 2005, 12:38:12 pm
A couple of models you could look at in that price range could possibly be the Dimension One Cove, or the Coleman 104.
Title: Re: 1st time buyer help
Post by: 1st_timer on June 20, 2005, 12:42:29 pm
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Lets start with where you live and how many in your family. The Caymen is a 6 seater if I remember right.


Just me and my daughter (I'm sure we will add a few friends)

We live in NY (Long Island)

Only thing i do want is a lounge seat

Thanks to all for input
Title: Re: 1st time buyer help
Post by: Steve on June 20, 2005, 12:45:44 pm
Check out this link and click on the Serenity models for further information. This is a very afforable line of spas and the dealer locator will pinpoint the closest dealer to you.

http://www.hydropoolhottubs.com/hottubs.html

Steve
Title: Re: 1st time buyer help
Post by: 1st_timer on June 20, 2005, 01:03:27 pm
That interesting I was thinking of the Hydropool models

are these the same ones they sell here:

http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/ref=br_1_2/601-2583016-8494565?%5Fencoding=UTF8&frombrowse=1&asin=B00092ZZXQ

And are these well made?

Title: Re: 1st time buyer help
Post by: Steve on June 20, 2005, 01:40:33 pm
No my friend, they aren't! Hydro Spas are MUCH different than Hydropool hot tubs. I would stay away from anything sold at a big box store due to the lack of quality, support and service.

Hydropool hot tubs are a 25 year old Canadian company sold in over 40 countries worldwide. We make 2 lines of hot tubs (as well as swim spas) offering varying degrees of features and pricepoints. The Serenity line offers the quality of our main Hydropool line but isn't as feature rich and therefore is refected in the price.

Steve
Title: Re: 1st time buyer help
Post by: Gary1911 on June 20, 2005, 03:11:45 pm
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No my friend, they aren't! Hydro Spas are MUCH different than Hydropool hot tubs. I would stay away from anything sold at a big box store due to the lack of quality, support and service.

Hydropool hot tubs are a 25 year old Canadian company sold in over 40 countries worldwide. We make 2 lines of hot tubs (as well as swim spas) offering varying degrees of features and pricepoints. The Serenity line offers the quality of our main Hydropool line but isn't as feature rich and therefore is refected in the price.

Steve



I would have to agree with Steve. Hydropool is a great tub. I wet tested them also , it was between HP. and Master and I went with the Master for FIT only. Its a great product.                   Gary
Title: Re: 1st time buyer help
Post by: 1st_timer on June 20, 2005, 03:45:56 pm
Thanks for the input Steve

I just called a local Hydropool dealer and the Hydropool  that would hold 5 is 6900 (more than the Sundance)

Can anyone suggest a good quality spa for 5
more in the 4000-4500 dollar range

Mark_Vee - i still have to look into your suggestions
Title: Re: 1st time buyer help
Post by: wmccall on June 20, 2005, 03:59:44 pm
I have to think that your price range may be a little low for a 5-6 seater from a reputable dealer. As previously mentioned Tubs from places like Costco, Walmart, and Home Depot aren't well thought of here.

Also prices quoted on the phone may not be the best you can do (I have no experience with that manufacturer's dealers and was speaking in general.

Many companies, I think Sundance included, have "economy lines" available.
Title: Re: 1st time buyer help
Post by: Steve on June 20, 2005, 04:11:25 pm
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Thanks for the input Steve

I just called a local Hydropool dealer and the Hydropool  that would hold 5 is 6900 (more than the Sundance)


You're very welcome but I'm confused. There's over 25 different spas available?

Ask for pricing on the Serenity 5000 and Special Edition spas. Both have loungers and should be close to what you're looking at spending.

Steve

P.S. By the way Gary, thanks for your kind words on our line of spas. Much appreciated! Hope you're enjoying your Master.
Title: Re: 1st time buyer help
Post by: aquaman on June 20, 2005, 05:07:57 pm
try looking at a hot spot , the mallorca model. 5-6 person with a lounger, 36'' deep, full foam insulation and it has a good warranty(watkins) should be right around 4500.00-4900.00. +/-
Title: Re: 1st time buyer help
Post by: 1st_timer on June 20, 2005, 11:28:42 pm
Thanks again for all the suggestions everyone

steve - the quote for 6900 was for the Serenity 5000
(the one they had in stock and available)

aquaman-I'll check it out thanx
Title: Re: 1st time buyer help
Post by: Steve on June 20, 2005, 11:40:04 pm
Yeah, he's quoting the Elite Plus Edition. The Elite edition would be about $1000 less. The Special Edition would be between $4000 and $4500US.

here's the Special Edition details;

http://www.hydropoolhottubs.com/ser_sp_edition.html

For the money, it's certainly worth looking into and far surpasses the box store brands in the similar price catagory.

Steve
Title: Re: 1st time buyer help
Post by: Kyle on June 21, 2005, 12:15:24 pm
Just keep in mind, most spas have 5 or 6 seats, but they are not designed for 10 - 12 legs.  Many don't have the freeboard design to keep water in the spa after the 4th person settles in the spa.  Test soak if possible.  DOn't let someone SELL you a five to six person just because it has five or six seats.  Look at footwell for leg room, etc.
Title: Re: 1st time buyer help
Post by: Mendocino101 on June 21, 2005, 05:29:31 pm
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Just keep in mind, most spas have 5 or 6 seats, but they are not designed for 10 - 12 legs.  Many don't have the freeboard design to keep water in the spa after the 4th person settles in the spa.  Test soak if possible.  DOn't let someone SELL you a five to six person just because it has five or six seats.  Look at footwell for leg room, etc.

You better slow there Kyle you might be making to much sense for some .... like a spa with 7 seating positions being a 7 person ......NOT......most spas even those that are larger are still for 4 or 5 at the most ..... particularly with you consider clean water .....