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Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: wlgjr on August 14, 2006, 02:15:39 pm

Title: Newbie considering HS Envoy
Post by: wlgjr on August 14, 2006, 02:15:39 pm
I am considering purchase of HS Envoy, and would like information about "List Price" versus a reasonable price for the Envoy, without SpaAudio.  Also, would like opinions regarding the types of cover lifters available. I live in the SE.
Thanks for your help!   :-?
Title: Re: Newbie considering HS Envoy
Post by: Bill_Stevenson on August 14, 2006, 03:39:18 pm
I paid ~ $9K for mine, cover w/lifter, steps, chems, delivered in South Florida in January 2005.  Prices have gone up a bit since then I believe.  

Bill
Title: Re: Newbie considering HS Envoy
Post by: The_real_Clown_Shoes on August 14, 2006, 06:39:09 pm
If you are looking at the Envoy, there are a few must-haves.

Cover Cradle.  I can not stress this enough- get either a Cover Cradle or a Cover Cradle II as your lifter of choice.

Steps-  Make sure that you get a set that will go up high, as it is a little bit taller tub.

Hand-rail-  Not really a must-have, but will certainly help as there isn't a cool-down perch.  I typically place one that rotates 360 on the right-hand side of the lounge.

Make sure you know where the spa is going to sit and specify if you need a side-to-side cover so that they can order it as such.

Also bargain for some filters (maybe even just one that you can put on the circ. pump stack).
Title: Re: Newbie considering HS Envoy
Post by: hottub.pool_boy on August 14, 2006, 09:39:38 pm
Plenty of Envoy soakers here, maybe they'll chime in. widen your search. Go with the dealer who makes you feel the most comfortable, even if it means paying a bit more.
Title: Re: Newbie considering HS Envoy
Post by: geekd on August 14, 2006, 10:37:55 pm
Hey, my fist post!

My wife and I were considering an Envoy, but after a wet test we didn't like the lounger as much as we thought we would.  

We just had our Grandee delived this past Saturday, and we love it.

We were quoted $8400 for the Envoy and paid $8900 for the Grandee.  Cover, lifer, starter chems, delivery & installation, in San Diego.  No audio.

We had to have electrical run - $300, and a slab poured, ~$500 (friend of a friend deal).


So, wet test it, make sure you like the lounger.  You give up a seat for it, so you better like it!


-geekd
Title: Re: Newbie considering HS Envoy
Post by: Gomboman on August 14, 2006, 11:24:16 pm
The Envoy is a great spa if it fits you correctly. I suggest wet testing to make sure. I personally love the lounger. Most people who don't like the lounger float out of them. Let us know what you decide.

(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d25/Gomboman/envoy_pearl.jpg)
Title: Re: Newbie considering HS Envoy
Post by: Danny_L on August 15, 2006, 12:51:05 am
I love the lounger in the Vista but not sure if it's the moto massage or the actual lounger.  I think I could live with the Grandee also.  ;)
Title: Re: Newbie considering HS Envoy
Post by: Gomboman on August 16, 2006, 12:22:02 am
Danny_L,

Can you post some flying photos for us sometime? What a life.
Title: Re: Newbie considering HS Envoy
Post by: Danny_L on August 16, 2006, 01:10:41 am
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Danny_L,

Can you post some flying photos for us sometime? What a life.

My avatar is a little misleading.  I'm actually a weapons loader in the Air Force and the avatar photo was taken on a incentive flight while I was in Canada for an exercise.  It was on a Canadian T-33, which is a Korean War vintage fighter used as a trainer till just a few years ago.  Awesome ride but got a little woozy during the low level manuveres.  :-[
(http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-10/864557/airforce29-600.jpg)

(http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-10/864557/airforce33-600.jpg)

Tried to get a good reflection off the helmet visor.  :-/
(http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-10/864557/airforce34-500.jpg)