We just bought a new house that had a hot tub. Since it wasn't installed up to code, we were told it couldn't go on the main sale, but we could have the spa for $1 if we wanted it. Due to miscommunication with the selling agent, they didn't know we wanted it and so the thing was removed leaving us without a spa.

Our agent has forked out $1000 to buy a second hand Calspas Supra hot tub for us, which in theory is in working condition. Right now, the whole thing is on its side in the front driveway of the guys house and seems like it will weigh a ton. The outer cabinet is badly rotted and having read some of the forum articles on here I'm thinking I'll build a new one.

My question comes with how to get this thing to our new house. We will have access to a furniture moving truck this weekend. I'm thinking if I break off all frame and insulation and maybe detatch the motors and such, that the shell may be much more managable with 3 or 4 people.

Does anybody have an input on whether this is a good or bad idea? Will the shell get damaged if we do this, will it still be too heavy? Are we better off just hiring a company to move it?

Any input would be useful.

Milow , Let me tell you how me and one more person moved my used spa which weighs around 630 pounds dry. We stood it up on its side and used a few pieces of 3/4 inch pvc pipe cut to 3 foot lengths. Tilt the tub and put the pipe under the tub ,then you call roll the tub on the pipes. When one piece rolls out from under the tub , put it back under on the leading edge( the front when you are pushing ) and continue to do this until you reach your destination. I used a utility trailor to move mine and this is a lot easier than loading it on a moving truck due to it being much lower to the ground and having a built in loading ramp.
Leaving the tub intact during the move will help prevent against breaking parts.