I just bought a used, 2006 United Spas Mfg. Chinook hot tub and I have a few questions. Here is what it has: 7' X 7' X 36", approx. 400 gallons Seats 6, 5 seats & 1 lounge ACC SmarTouch Digital 1000 control pack Flo-master XP2e pump 29 Waterway jets Del Ozone CDS-16 Ozone generator Cover Steps Here are my questions: 1. I paid $2000, sound about right? 2. Are the components of good quality? 3. Is United Spas a reputable manufacturer? 4. Chlorine, Bromine, or Baqua? 5. Here is underside of tub, showing insulation: Should I insulate skirting and seal bottom? 6. Does it need to be perfectly level? 7. Spa looks just like Sun West Chinook spa ( http://www.sunwestspamfg.com/caribbean/chinook.htm ), does Sun West make tubs for United Spas, or is it a knockoff of their design? Here are a few more pics, for those who may be interested: Thanks for answering these questions, Dan

I have no problems with that deal.

It sounds about right - you got a decent tub there. Only thing, plan on replacing the heater element within the year $39.99. Easy enough to do.

Ok, thanks. Do they go bad every couple of years? Should I install a more reliable heater?

ha.
no.

besides, there is nothing available that's more reliable than that one.

If you don't take care of your water quality you will need to replace your heater element more often though.