IG, plaster, 30K gallons, 8 1/2 foot deepend.
Have had my navigator in constant use for 5 years now. Noticed it was slowing down a little, but still worked, but the parts that touch the pool were getting worn through. Took it in to my LPS (whom I do trust) and they gave me an estimate for $360 to fix it. Was not expecting that! So I can buy a brand new one for $300 with shipping on eBay, so makes no sense to fix it in my book. But then I figured if I was going to spend that, might as well check into what other suction side (I have a dedicated suction port) might work also. The polaris ATV has many bad reviews, so blew that off. Any one know what might be good to leave in the pool all the time without costing an arm and leg for repair? Maybe something better at leaves and acorns than the navigator? What about the "The Poolcleaner" anyone have that one? Or the Sta-Rite Great White? WHat about them round disk looking things (Kreepy, Barracuda, etc).
No I am not buying a robotic or changing to a pressure side.
Since here in Texas the pool runs all years, my cleaner is in pretty much 365 days only taken out during swimming (and set on the side) and then put right back in.
Thanks