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Good morning. I have been reading your posts religiously for a month or so as I explore tubs. All very helpful.I am in the process of researching our first tub. We live in Maine and are in our 50's, active (hockey, hiking, skiing, etc.) and ache all the time! Ha! My budget is around 5K (but would prefer lower...and can go a little higher for the right deal). I have been researching, wet testing, etc. We have a huge Hot Springs dealer and a small Jacuzzi dealer 10 min away. I want a comfortable tub it 4-5 active seats. The Jetsetter was too small. Other HS tubs have your feet all tangled up. Not cool. I like strong jets...lower back...foot. I can take or leave a lounger. Lights are nice, but stereo, smell generator, water falls are a waste. I liked the Hot Spot Relay and Tempo (new 6700/5700) for the price point, but some feedback is that they have less foam and will cost a lot to run in a cold Maine winter. I found a 2004 Sundance Optima. Been inside its entire life. Older retired couple used it lightly...now not at all. $4,000 (plus $500 to move it). Seems like a good deal. Am going to wet test one at nearby Sundance dealer, but I suspect I will like it. Thoughts? Things to consider? Thank you in advance.
Cool video. Cool material. Thanks for sharing. So, if the "in water" experience is the same...would you choose a new Relay at 5700 or 10 yr old Optima at 4000? Side note: the local Sundance dealer sells refurbished 10 yr old Optimas for 5000. Ugh.Thanks for all the help
Quote from: linksteve on May 28, 2015, 10:17:25 pmCool video. Cool material. Thanks for sharing. So, if the "in water" experience is the same...would you choose a new Relay at 5700 or 10 yr old Optima at 4000? Side note: the local Sundance dealer sells refurbished 10 yr old Optimas for 5000. Ugh.Thanks for all the helpNew all day everyday. Even if that tub is in great shape your going to start needing to replace parts in any 10 year old tub sooner rather then later.
Lets be clear. NO ONES electric bill goes down when they add a hot tub.