new to forum and just traded an old motorcycle for a sundance optima 2008 model. my plan is to drop it into an existing deck corner as mentioned above, away from any walls or big obstructions. i dont have a whole lot of "buddies" on call for help and im still working on the exact position of the tub for easy access underneath the deck and the optimum height i want it to stick out. i spent all of last night thinking about how to do this and here is my plan:
1. find the final location and trace it onto the deck surface with a black marker.
2. move the tub out of the way via pvc pipe or wood dowels as rollers (the egyptian method).
3. cut out the hole.
4. reinforce the deck as needed.
5. lay a foundation (either poured slab or concrete blocks)
6. roll the tub back over the opening with some old boat oars or onto a couple of 4 X 4's.
7. using 3 tow straps going under the spa bottom and 6 guys, lower the spa onto the foundation (like a coffin into a grave)
8. hook up power/drain
9. fill it up and turn it on.
i'll take some photos as this project progresses and id appreciate any advice on how this method works or any tricks im missing.
