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jessoakin:
I'm out to buy my first hot tub and this forum has been very helpful to me in learning about them.  Thanks.  

My question concerns the importance of dealer proximity to me.  There aren't many dealers close to me and only a few of the products that receive the highest recommendations are represented.  Intuitively, it seems to me that I am more likely to get better service from a local dealer than I am a distant one.  Additionally, most of the tubs are starting to look the same.  Are there so many unique tubs that it makes sense to leave no stone unturned in the search for "the perferct tub," or are they all so similar that it is enough to find one with a majority of the features that are important to me, built by a quality manufacturer, and sold by a local dealer with good references?

Regarding test soaking, I have identified 3 tubs that I like, but only one of them has water in it.  I have sat in the other 2 but the dealers are not very interested in filling them for me.  One of them said that I can test soak in a different model that has the same or similar seats.  Is that good enough?

wmccall:

--- Quote ---I'm out to buy my first hot tub and this forum has been very helpful to me in learning about them.  Thanks.  
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.  There aren't many dealers close to me and only a few of the products that receive the highest recommendations are represented.   One of them said that I can test soak in a different model that has the same or similar seats.  Is that good enough?

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Can I ask where you live? Whjat mfgs are close by?
As for the last point,  take a look at the differences (and I can understand dealers with limited space can't fill all of them)   What are the differences?  If the size is different, I'm of the opinion the wet test would be less than a good judgement basis.    Bigger and smaller models of the same brand can use different pumps and controls so I don't see a lot to be gained. And if you and/or your spouse all taller or shorter than the average person, the fit won't feel the same in a different size tub.

Mendocino101:
If the tubs are using the same pumps...but maybe one is a model with or without the lounger and that is the main difference...than wet testing it should give you a good idea about the spa....as wmccall mentioned...if they are totally different than it is really of no use for you...what part of the country are you in....perhaps someone here knows of dealer near you they can refer...

jessoakin:
I'm close to Danbury, CT.  Of the recommended manufacturers, Masterspa, Sundance, Hot Spring and Dimension 1 have local dealers.  Available space limits us to a tub no larger than about 7' x 7' and we favor the Masterspa 750 and Sundance Marin and Altamar based on what we have seen so far.

wmccall:

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Based on your price and size restrictions, I would recommend you give Dynasty a try.  Your closest dealer is

Pool Doctor
317 Larkfield Rd.
East Northport
NY, 11731
Phone: 631-368-1330
Fax: 631-368-1071
38 miles away


I'm happy with my larger 7 person tub and I have seen the insides of the 7 footers and the components are the same.

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