I found a nearby used pool that might fit my needs. However I'm not sure what it is really worth or if it is too risky.

Doughboy Timberline "large pool". ~12'x20'x48'* with all kit equipment (except no liner) for $2000 OBO.
Owner said it is 4 years old from AquaQuip he bought for $15,000. (I'm guessing he included install price .) He said size was about 15' x 21'. From picture I see two small buttresses along sides. After several searches I finally found a web page describing Timberline III pool:
http://www.texasbluelake.com/swimmin...mberline.shtml


CONCERN: This pool is disassembled (which HRDennis warns against).
Q: What is a reasonable good deal for this pool?
Note owner posted 4 pictures.

CONCERN: Timberline is probably 48" tall.
Q: Will I regret not getting a deeper pool?
I was thinking of getting 52" or 54" tall pool then not filling up past 48" or 50" until my 6 year old son is a little taller.

CONCERN: Search for Timberline on PoolForum finds nothing.
Q: Does anyone have a db timberline or comments about this db model?


My situation & Criteria: Need pool for mild laps and up to 8 people at once. (Need more than donut pools we've used in past.) I have a 6.5yr kid and 9.5yr kid. My wife and I also love swimming. We have constrained backyard limiting to ~12'x24' oval. (I'll have to be careful about buttresses if I look at this model.) Solar heating and some decking are a must for us (and likely fence too) so if I can save a couple thousand dollars on a used pool I'll be doing good. Perhaps I can even pay to have someone install (saving my back and brain cells).

I've lurked a fair amount, mostly last fall . Thanks in advance for any advice you can give me. -Zephan