Hot Tub Forum
Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: drewstar on May 01, 2007, 10:46:30 am
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Has any one seen this? Looks like you could get any design on your spa cabinet you wanted. I wonder how much it costs?
Seems like a quite roll out too by Artic (offering it on thier budget line).
http://www.coyotespas.com/cabinets.php
Imagine-It Cabinet™ (optional)*
Looks do matter and it's about time that you were given a real choice about the appearance of your spa. The Imagine-It Cabinet is a groundbreaking innovation that gives you the freedom to choose literally any color, any pattern or any image for your spa exterior. You no longer have to settle for a look that doesn't suit your home or style.
Made from Lexan, the key component of airplane windows, bulletproof glass and outdoor signs, your cabinet is created using digital printing technology. Customization of your cabinet is fantastically simple, yet truly revolutionary in the spa world. Choose from one of our prepared designs, or create one of your very own.
* This is a custom order item. Price and lead time may vary. Patent pending.
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That looks way cool. I like the graphic of the whales! I wonder what the added costs is?
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drew....
thats pretty cool.....i suspected the spa industry would move this way
choices......besides the old stand-by.....is great sign of the future
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drew....
thats pretty cool.....i suspected the spa industry would move this way
choices......besides the old stand-by.....is great sign of the future
I could see HUGE markting in it. They're already putting hot tubs in night clubs and such to promote drinks. I can see the tub being adorned with custom graphics. Or used in promotions...."Win the New England Patriots Special Edition Hot Tub" Or hotels and cruise ships having thier hot tubs decked out with custom graphics.
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Something like this, except for a hot tub would be funny.
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j61/GodlikeMoron/goodpaintjobs2.jpg)
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or like this?
(http://www.kissonline.com/news/images/kasket/kasket.jpg)
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Drewstar-
I think that would be a great cabinet. Thanks for making me laugh today.
I'm an Arctic Spa dealer in Breckenridge, CO and would love if one of my customers ordered an Imagine-it-Cabinet like your car picture.
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It looks cool but I would be curious to see how a cabinet like that would hold up in the elements. Arctic seems to be a quality spa for the most part but I have seen the cabinets on the Coyotes and I wasn't too impressed with the hollow, flimsy plastic material they were made out of. It is my understanding that these spas don't even ship with the cabinets on, the dealers install them to avoid damage to the cabinet in transit.
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I would be curious to see how a cabinet like that would hold up in the elements.... I have seen the cabinets on the Coyotes and I wasn't too impressed with the hollow, flimsy plastic material they were made out of.
What you are describing is not the actual cabinet, but an overlay. It's the same hollow, flimsy plastic material, known as vertical vinyl siding, that is often used on houses. It has a proven track record of withstanding the elements. Unlike the stuff attached to your house, the spa panels are easy to remove and replace; this allows simple all-around access to the spa equipment, too.
The Imagine-It panels are Lexan, which I'm told is commonly used in outdoor signage (perhaps even on your storefront!). The signs seem to last okay, and the panels seem pretty tough. Get them with your business logo -- perhaps you can claim your hot tub as an advertising expense? ::)
The cabinet itself is made of Durathane, which has a 20 year history of being a tough, weatherproof material. The Durathane is backed by two layers of urethane foam for strength and insulation, with plastic supports for the panels moulded in. The cabinet is a single piece for sides and bottom, a kind of "unibody" construction.
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Maybe they should make the jets out that stuff? ;D
Sorry, couldn't resist. ;)
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Anyone answer the question on how much this costs?
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Maybe they should make the jets out that stuff? ;D
Sorry, couldn't resist. ;)
Point taken. ::)
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Anyone answer the question on how much this costs?
Please check with your local dealer for retail pricing in your area.
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Since it looks like we're not even going to get a ballpark figure as far as price
shhhhhhhhh..........it's a big secret........shhhhhhhhhhh........LOL
I am going to guess it's a $600-$1000 option.....
Most won't pay it....but most won't pay for alot of things.
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its probably more than that
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Please check with your local dealer for retail pricing in your area.
No thanks, I'm not in the market for a spa. I was just curious. Why such a secret?
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re: "its probably more than that"
Mine wasn't.
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y273/ItsZep/Hot%20Tub/TubDeckJun-1.jpg)
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re: "its probably more than that"
Mine wasn't.
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y273/ItsZep/Hot%20Tub/TubDeckJun-1.jpg)
You tub doesn't have custom graphics on lucite panels.
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re: You tub doesn't have custom graphics on lucite panels.
And your point is?????????????
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:o
The topic was "how much does the option of custom graphics on lucite cost?"
You stated that your faux stone panels weren't that much.
Which kind of confused me, because we weren't talking about the cost of faux stone panels.
And I don't understand how the two costs can be compared? Or did I miss something?
/My cat's breath smells like cat food.
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I did not think the discussion had to be limited just to this
particular product.....but whatever.....I still say the cost
would be in the same range.....and if not they won't be
selling many.
(http://www.coyotespas.com/images/cabinet2.gif)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y273/ItsZep/Hot%20Tub/TubDeckJun-1.jpg)
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I was just curious. Why such a secret?
Danged if I know, but my instructions are to not post MSRP on the forums. :o
The figures someone else posted are in the right range.
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The figures someone else posted are in the right range.
Close enough for me. Thanks for the info. Just looking for a ballpark.
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It looks cool... It is my understanding that these spas don't even ship with the cabinets on...to avoid damage to the cabinet in transit.
The cabinet panels are not added at the factory because the dealers would have to turn around and remove them to do the PDI, then re-install them. Shipping the panels separately saves time, effort, and money.
A range of optional panels is planned for the future, and I hope to have details soon.
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re: "A range of optional panels is planned for the future,
and I hope to have details soon"
Tom....keep it up!
No matter what some say....alot of consumers love
innovation and cool little unique "bells and whistles".
Ya seen these YORK brand residential a/c unit panels?
(http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prn/20051123/PHW023)
(http://www.yorkupg.com/homeowners/air_conditioning/flash_choose_color/images/headers/Arizona.jpg)
http://www.yorkupg.com/homeowners/index.asp
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re: "A range of optional panels is planned for the future,
and I hope to have details soon"
Tom....keep it up!
The next four panel options are now shipping to dealers. In addition to the grey vertical vinyl siding and the anything-goes Lexan panels, Coyote customers can choose from
- Vertical clear Western red cedar, natural stain
- Vertical pine, unstained
- Vertical pine, mahogany stain
- Vertical pine, pewter stain a.k.a. gray
The wood panels on the Coyotes are not as thick as on our Arctic line, though IMO they look almost as good. But I'll admit to a little bias. ;)
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The cabinet panels are not added at the factory because the dealers would have to turn around and remove them to do the PDI, then re-install them. Shipping the panels separately saves time, effort, and money.
A range of optional panels is planned for the future, and I hope to have details soon.
What is PDI?
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What is PDI?
Either Put Dapump In or Pre-Delivery Inspection, I'd guess.
Terminator
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Either Put Dapump In or Pre-Delivery Inspection, I'd guess.
Terminator
Da pumps is put in in da factory.
I had promised photos - sorry to take so long. Shown below is Coyote Drifter with
* Natural stained cedar cabinet panels.
(http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s173/ArcticTom/414_cedar.jpg)
* Mahogany stained pine panels
(http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s173/ArcticTom/414_Mahogany.jpg)
* Unstained pine panels
(http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s173/ArcticTom/414_untreated_pine.jpg)
* Cedar with cover
(http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s173/ArcticTom/414_cedar_w_cover.jpg)