Hot Tub For Roof: Marquis, Hotspring Or D1?

[davidml]

I am searching for a massage/therapeutic hot tub for my roof top, which adds some interesting requirements

We were originally looking at the HotSpring Aria, because we really liked the Moto-Massage DX Jet, but it turns out the Aria, at 4,700 lbs filled, it just too heavy.

Here is what we are looking for:

• Nice massage jets
  
• Silent 24-hour operation (it will sit right above our bedroom, so this one seems a must)
  
• Under 2650lbs filled (not including weight of people)
  
• Fits as many people as possible
  
• Other add-ons are definitely a bonus (ozone, lighting effects, stereo, etc)
  

So far I've found 3 models that might suit the bill:

• HotSpring JetSetter (http://www.hotspring.com/shop-hot-tub-models/jetsetter)
  
• Marquis Mirage (http://www.marquisspas.com/spa_Mirage.asp)
  
• D1 Seville (http://www.d1spas.com/hottubs/seville/spas-reflections-seville.html)
  

My worry with the HotSpring is that we can't fit 4 (2 couples, a bare minimum) and with the others, I'm worried that the massage jets aren't great, or that it is not a silent circulation pump system.

Any ideas? Am I missing any options? Thanks in advance for any help pointing me in the right direction!

[Fatlip]

I have a 2010 Jetsetter and love it, its just me and my wife. Really only comfortable with 2 people.

[jeffinpickering]

You simply aren't going to find a true 4 person tub that weighs under 2650lbs filled.

All manuf. are grossly guilty of overstating the comfortable person capacity of their tubs. 6 people means more like 4. 4 means more like 2. 5 means you might get away with 3 depending on the layout.

So for 4 people you're likely looking at a "6 person" tub, which typically means min. 300-350 gallons of water. The water alone weighs 2500-3000lbs, not including the weight of the tub itself (600-1000lbs), nor bathers in it.

[hjames710]

I have a 1994 Jetsetter, still running strong. We've squeezed 5 teenagers in it, but it's not very comfortable with more than 2-3.

[david_bilton]

I am searching for a massage/therapeutic hot tub for my roof top, which adds some interesting requirements

We were originally looking at the HotSpring Aria, because we really liked the Moto-Massage DX Jet, but it turns out the Aria, at 4,700 lbs filled, it just too heavy.

Here is what we are looking for:

• Nice massage jets
  
• Silent 24-hour operation (it will sit right above our bedroom, so this one seems a must)
  
• Under 2650lbs filled (not including weight of people)
  
• Fits as many people as possible
  
• Other add-ons are definitely a bonus (ozone, lighting effects, stereo, etc)
  

So far I've found 3 models that might suit the bill:

• HotSpring JetSetter (http://www.hotspring.com/shop-hot-tub-models/jetsetter)
  
• Marquis Mirage (http://www.marquisspas.com/spa_Mirage.asp)
  
• D1 Seville (http://www.d1spas.com/hottubs/seville/spas-reflections-seville.html)
  

My worry with the HotSpring is that we can't fit 4 (2 couples, a bare minimum) and with the others, I'm worried that the massage jets aren't great, or that it is not a silent circulation pump system.

Any ideas? Am I missing any options? Thanks in advance for any help pointing me in the right direction!

wait a bit and see the new for2012 Jacuzzi line they have some new models coming out soon and they look good and yes they will have silent circ pumps. check them out

[davidml]

wait a bit and see the new for2012 Jacuzzi line they have some new models coming out soon and they look good and yes they will have silent circ pumps. check them out

When will the new models be in show rooms?

[david_bilton]

wait a bit and see the new for2012 Jacuzzi line they have some new models coming out soon and they look good and yes they will have silent circ pumps. check them out

When will the new models be in show rooms?

mid feb i think my buddy at the jacuzzi store is very tight lipped on this all he will tell me is that some cool stuff and big upgrades are comming (if you realy wait about 8 months the rest of the pack will follow the leaders)remember JACUZZI started the hot tub thing years back all other are followers

[Dr. Spa]

Jacuzzi was not the first manufacture of portable spas. That title goes to Baja

[Spa_Guru]

I would think it should be more of a lbs/sq ft issue than total weight, most spas fall into the 65-100 lb/sf category regardless of brand.

[david_bilton]

Jacuzzi was not the first manufacture of portable spas. That title goes to Baja

are you sure? i have looked BAJA spa and found nothing before 1996 yet JACUZZI build the first pump jet combo back in the 50's( i will see my jacuzzi buddy saturday and will ask him for the Jacuzzi story then)until then i will go with your answer ( in question) thanks for the info

[david_bilton]

Jacuzzi was not the first manufacture of portable spas. That title goes to Baja

here is what i have found 1956 jacuzzi made its first pump systeme that dropped into a normal bath tub in1970 they made theLOW-BOW family sized hot tub

[Dr. Spa]

Baja started selling portable spas 6 months before Jacuzzi. This is an industry fact!

From their website;

"Over forty years ago, when we invented the first acrylic spa, our vision was to design spas with hydrotherapy, style and comfort in mind"

[david_bilton]

Baja started selling portable spas 6 months before Jacuzzi. This is an industry fact!

From their website;

"Over forty years ago, when we invented the first acrylic spa, our vision was to design spas with hydrotherapy, style and comfort in mind"

did not know that. sorry. could you give me the web site could not find anything last night. thank you, and again i am sorry if i have offended you in any way

[Hot Spring Ace]

I am searching for a massage/therapeutic hot tub for my roof top, which adds some interesting requirements

We were originally looking at the HotSpring Aria, because we really liked the Moto-Massage DX Jet, but it turns out the Aria, at 4,700 lbs filled, it just too heavy.

Here is what we are looking for:

• Nice massage jets
  
• Silent 24-hour operation (it will sit right above our bedroom, so this one seems a must)
  
• Under 2650lbs filled (not including weight of people)
  
• Fits as many people as possible
  
• Other add-ons are definitely a bonus (ozone, lighting effects, stereo, etc)
  

So far I've found 3 models that might suit the bill:

• HotSpring JetSetter (http://www.hotspring.com/shop-hot-tub-models/jetsetter)
  
• Marquis Mirage (http://www.marquisspas.com/spa_Mirage.asp)
  
• D1 Seville (http://www.d1spas.com/hottubs/seville/spas-reflections-seville.html)
  

My worry with the HotSpring is that we can't fit 4 (2 couples, a bare minimum) and with the others, I'm worried that the massage jets aren't great, or that it is not a silent circulation pump system.

Any ideas? Am I missing any options? Thanks in advance for any help pointing me in the right direction!

While it is slightly above your specified limit, the Limelight Glow from Watkins is a 4 person spa that might fit the bill for you. Its 3515 lbs with water + 4 people so if you remove the people its 2815 lbs filled. It has good jetting action, great lighting and a circ pump.

http://www.limelighthottubs.com/glow_hot_tub.html#explore-spas?id=glow-hot-tub

[hjames710]

Plus it has similar quality of a HotSprings.