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Artesian Dove Canyon vs Grand Bahama Elite vs Marquis Show

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Topdog:
Was able to wet test the Artesian Piper Glenn yesterday. It's a very nice tub in many respects. It was comfortable, quiet and the jets were great. Really like the individual pumps for each seat. But I couldn't fully relax in any seat. Further confirmed my desire for a lounger. Unfortunately the seat that my wife preferred is the one you lose when you get the lounger (Dove Canyon). We also didn't care for the raised back on the shell. The dealer agreed, said he hasn't found a cover lifter that will work with it yet. Also, don't see the bang for the buck over the Island Elite series (dealer also agreed), was quoted $13,700 for the Piper Glen / Dove Canyon; $10,900 for the Grand Bahama Elite with steps, lifter, frog@ease, tranquility fall, dynabright lights and starter chem package. Delivery/setup another $300.  Any thoughts on that pricing? Quote on the Marquis Show (different dealer) came in at $14,100 so it's most likely out of contention.
Still leaning towards the Grand Bahama Elite but haven't found one to test. They have a dry Antigua (same as GB just smaller foot well), thinking we'll see if they'll fill it for wet test, if we like that we'll probably pull the trigger on the GB?
How frustrating! Feel like I'm being too picky but this is a significant investment for us, don't want to have regrets. Haven't really looked closely at Bullfrog but may need to?

The Wizard of Spas:
If the Platinum Elites are out of your price level, the Island Elite is a fantastic alternative.  Most of the same features so you should be happy.  The models vary so you will want to wet test them to confirm the comfort level.  Pricing seems pretty close but there are variables such as freight, etc. that can shift +/-

flamingoezz:
I recently bought a Grand Bahama Elite and love it.  My dealer has the Antigua and GB side by side, and besides the stairs being wider, a few more jets and a bigger footprint they are pretty similar visually. There is also an additional pump so you don't need as many diverters, but if you wet test the Antigua, I think you can get a pretty good idea what the GB will feel like and whether you'd enjoy it.

In terms of pricing, I think you are pretty close to what I paid. My GB Elite was around 10K cash out the door with everything you mentioned minus the setup -- we did that ourselves.

swilly1000:
I just finished an awesome soak in my Master spa and can clearly recall how great the Marquis jet pressure was when I wet tested it.

Hottubguy:

--- Quote from: swilly1000 on August 23, 2019, 12:58:00 am ---I just finished an awesome soak in my Master spa and can clearly recall how great the Marquis jet pressure was when I wet tested it.

--- End quote ---

Glad to see you still posting in here swilly and glad you are still loving your master.  You are a good example of why wet testing is almost a must

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