Ok, so instead of living on a yacht, we think we want a hot tub. Asking for OT wisdom on brand, features, experiences, maintenance. Thank you.

This should be good.

go whole hog and get a wood tub, thank me later.

https://www.cedartubs.com/classic-hot-tub-gallery-2.html

One more thing to take care of, spend money on, spend more money on, try to keep clean, then use occasionally, usually just to say you used it since you spent so much money on it. I wouldn't take one if to were free.

My pool is a big enough job. Don't need another.

You will likely get tired of it after awhile

Hot Tubs are stupid unless you have mad slewters.

Had one put in with the pool, I have used it 3 times in 4 years. It does look cool

Do you plan on having some ladies of the night over, get one, otherwise they sux

We had one put in with the pool, we used it regularly and year round-
Gonna miss it actually-
I’ve never had one of those free standing ones and don’t plan on getting one as much as I’m gonna miss the old one-
Had to replace the heater once but it was pretty trouble free overall, it took just a bit more maintenance while you did the pool stuff-

. Would I be dating myself if I said that reminds me of Petticoat Junction?

I have a circulatory condition where I need hydrotherapy. Dr. says daily, but I doubt we’d use it that much. We also have a pool, but it isn’t heated. We love the water and hate staring at the pool during cold months and can’t swim. Hot tub seems like a good thing for us.

Have looked at new and used for the past month. Not buying used- too risky. Will get a model that will last us 20 years. Of course there will be break downs and maintenance- but I don’t mind it.

wood tub with surround, maintenance is a ton easier since you can put in panels to access areas that need it. use a chemical free system and no chlorine to worry with.
of all the tubs I was around in colorado the wood tubs were by far the best and least hassle. they also look a lot better imo.
click the link I put up and check some out, I like the oblong ones they have now.

Jacuzzi bath tub ftw!

Get something practical

Make the garage bigger
Build a deck
Make a patio
Build a work shop

You will use the hot tub infrequently unless you have teenagers

Larger garages help with circulatory conditions?

Yes, just scatter your tools around.