We've spent the past 3 weekends shopping for our spa. We prefer thermal blanketed because the idea of finding/repairing a leak in a foamed tub scares us. We've looked at Clearwater, Hydropool, Hydro Spa, Thermo spa (well, can't see but the salesman came out). Can't see Arctic or Beachcomber because closest dealers are hours away. With that said, would like to hear from thermal blanket spa owners on what type of spa they own, how energy efficient is it, pros and cons on their manufacturer choice, etc. We live in upstate NY and plan to use our spa in the winter, lows mostly in teens in winter but we have had days at 0 or below. Yes, we've learned a 5 inch cover is a must. Our spa will be on a deck elevated 3 feet off the ground, open underneath. The more we look, the more confused we are getting. Did we miss some TP brands? And our budget is $5-7K. Is this reasonable to think we can get a good quality spa ? Just the two of us, and we don't need a ton of jets or stereo, TV, extra bells and whistles but do want an ozonator. No Costco's near us. Real experiences please. Thanks.