Bullfrog R5L vs Marquis Vector 65L vs Master Spa Healthy Living 628L

[MKhottub8]

Any thoughts on which tub above is better? Looking to spend no more than $6500.

Thanks in advance!

R5L-$6500-lifter, ozone, steps, free delivery
Marquis-$6500-lifter,ozone, steps delivery
Master Spa HL-$6500-lifter,ozone, steps, circ. pump delivery

[castletonia]

Based on mfg reputation, Bullfrog and Marquis are a class above Master Spas.  That being said, you need to factor in the dealer and which spa is more comfortable for you.

[d00nut]

Again, it makes it easy.  All the same price... what deal will take care of you best long term?  Have you test soaked them?  The spa itself is roughly half of your decision, the dealer is generally the other half.  Now if it is all the same dealer, and you like them, they got a good track record... then test soak. 

[Sam]

The Bullfrog will  have the best warranty and insulation of the group.  As stated, manufacturer reputation of Bullfrog and Marquis is much better than Master.  I personally think Bullfrogs jetting is phenomenal but I haven't personally felt the newer Vector jets so I cannot attest to them.  I've heard good things.  The healthy living spas are on the lower end of Master's lineup and have a lot of bullet jets or euro jets which don't offer much in the way of therapy, in my opinion.

[Hottubguy]

If you order the Marquis full foam it’s every bit as good as bullfrogs. Definitely a step up from masters insulation. Bullfrog with have a 5 year warranty on equipment versus 3 on vector. Actually it doesn’t say Vector Marquis. Which Marquis are you looking at?

[Sam]

vector 65L is in the title.  Also, I saw a video of a "full foam" vector and there were tons of gaps with no insulation and you could see the underside of the shell.

[Hottubguy]

It’s full when it’s added. It’s about what a jacuzzi/ Sundance is when you don’t order the option. I’ve seen plenty in person. Can’t get anymore insulation in them

[MarKee]

Hey Sam, if it’s the Chris Wheatley video I’m thinking that you saw, that was a standard version that was not ordered with upgraded insulation. When you add the full Icynene foam (inexpensive option), it will be the same insulation as the Marquis Signature Series, which will look something like this if you tear a siding panel off:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/145712486@N02/shares/Mp29JS

[Sam]

Hey Sam, if it’s the Chris Wheatley video I’m thinking that you saw, that was a standard version that was not ordered with upgraded insulation. When you add the full Icynene foam (inexpensive option), it will be the same insulation as the Marquis Signature Series, which will look something like this if you tear a siding panel off:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/145712486@N02/shares/Mp29JS

Thank you for the information.  I did not intend to mislead anyone.  I've always respected Marquis as a manufacturer.

[MarKee]

No offense taken Sam!

[MKhottub8]

Thank you for the advice.

I am leaning towards a Nordic Retreat MS-ozone, thermal wrap, cover lifter, steps and delivery for $5K.

Is this a fair price?

[BullFrogSpasMN]

Thank you for the advice.

I am leaning towards a Nordic Retreat MS-ozone, thermal wrap, cover lifter, steps and delivery for $5K.

Is this a fair price?

Yes, that is fair, I sell it for just a couple hundred more but typically include the 'Northern Lights Package' on top of what you have listed above...great little spa, just actually pulled one off my sales floor for delivery today about an hour ago lol

[Hottubguy]

Thank you for the advice.

I am leaning towards a Nordic Retreat MS-ozone, thermal wrap, cover lifter, steps and delivery for $5K.

Is this a fair price?

Yes Fair price.  I'm $299 more for same package

[MKhottub8]

Is upgrading from the Bellas MS to the Bella SE worth an extra $750?

[Hottubguy]

Is upgrading from the Bellas MS to the Bella SE worth an extra $750?

Bella?  That does come in a SE version.