The Sea Turtle by Thursday Pools is a fiberglass pool that proves a smaller yard is no barrier to a full pool experience. At 9.5 feet wide and 19.5 feet long with a flat-bottom 4’6″ standing depth, it fits where larger models cannot, yet it gives up nothing in comfort, socializing, or the ability to actually get in the water and move around. Elongated benches run along both sides of the pool, creating a natural gathering space within the water rather than around it. The therapy-jet-ready seating and optional Badu® Swim Jet System mean the Sea Turtle can double as a current pool or hydrotherapy station for households that want it to. It is the model Thursday Pools designed for backyards that are smaller and owners who refuse to downgrade their expectations to match.
Sea Turtle Thursday
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Small Footprint, Big Fun
What Is the Sea Turtle Pool?
The Sea Turtle is a compact rectangle fiberglass pool that comes in one size: an outside dimension of 9.5′ x 19.5′ with a uniform 4’6″ depth throughout, inside dimensions of 8’7″ x 18’7″, and a water volume of approximately 4,300 gallons. It features wide walk-in entry steps, elongated benches running along both sides of the pool, and Thursday Pools’ non-skid gel coat finish throughout every surface.
What makes the Sea Turtle distinctively versatile is its compatibility with two optional upgrades that Thursday Pools specifically designed it to accept. First, the Badu® Swim Jet System, which converts the pool into a current pool for swimming in place against a controlled flow. Second, the ability to outfit the elongated bench seating with therapy jets, creating a spa-like hydrotherapy experience built into the pool’s existing bench structure. These capabilities are not available on every Thursday Pools model, and they transform the Sea Turtle from a compact leisure pool into a genuine wellness destination for households that want it.
What the Sea Turtle Pool Is Not
The Sea Turtle is not a large-gathering pool. Its 9.5-foot width and 4,300-gallon volume are intentional constraints for smaller spaces, and it works beautifully within them. If your vision involves hosting large groups, playing full-court pool games, or having multiple children and adults swimming simultaneously without competing for the same water, a larger model like the Spirit, Goliath, or Monolith will serve you better.
What makes the Sea Turtle distinctively versatile is its compatibility with two optional upgrades that Thursday Pools specifically designed it to accept. First, the Badu® Swim Jet System, which converts the pool into a current pool for swimming in place against a controlled flow. Second, the ability to outfit the elongated bench seating with therapy jets, creating a spa-like hydrotherapy experience built into the pool’s existing bench structure. These capabilities are not available on every Thursday Pools model, and they transform the Sea Turtle from a compact leisure pool into a genuine wellness destination for households that want it.
Why Thursday Pools?
Thursday Pools is the only fiberglass pool manufacturer in the United States that holds ISO 9001 certification for quality management, and their manufacturing also meets ISO 14001 standards for environmental stewardship. Both are independently audited designations, not marketing claims.
On the Sea Turtle specifically, two Optional Innovations are available directly from Thursday Pools:
- Geo-Anchor Pool Wall® (U.S. Patent No. 9593455): A structural anchoring system engineered to reinforce the pool wall against the ground movement and freeze-thaw pressure that Ohio winters reliably produce. This is not a standard feature in conventional fiberglass pool construction.
- Lucky 7 Skimmer®: The first skimmer in the fiberglass pool industry designed specifically for fiberglass pools. Its 7-degree angle and purpose-built mounting plate improve skimming efficiency, optimize water level management, and produce a cleaner finished look at the pool wall than adapting standard hardware to a fiberglass shell.
The gel coat finish on the Sea Turtle is non-skid and impervious to algae, which is the same finish Thursday Pools applies across all of their designs. On a compact pool where benches run along both sides and the entry steps are at one end, the non-skid surface matters at every point you can touch the pool, not just at the stairs.
Why Fiberglass, and Why Sea Turtle?
The Sea Turtle’s approximately 4,300 gallons is one of the most practically significant things about it. That is a small volume by pool standards, which means water chemistry is faster to balance, heating costs are lower, and your chemical consumption over an Ohio swim season is meaningfully reduced compared to pools holding two to three times that amount.
Fiberglass compounds that advantage. The gel coat surface resists algae without the scrubbing that concrete requires, and there is no liner to tear, replace, or budget around. The Sea Turtle’s compact one-piece shell also installs faster than virtually any other model in Thursday Pools’ lineup, which matters for Ohio families who want water this season rather than waiting it out.
For households with a smaller yard, or for those who want a pool focused primarily on relaxation and therapeutic use rather than large-scale recreation, the Sea Turtle delivers more value per square foot than any other design in Thursday Pools’ catalog.
Ready to Find Your Place in the Water?
Your backyard may be smaller. Your standards do not have to be. The Sea Turtle by Thursday Pools fits where other pools do not, and it performs in ways that will surprise you. At Ohio Paradise Pools, we have been installing pools for Northeast Ohio families for over 32 years. We are family-owned and full-service, which means we handle everything from permits and excavation through installation, pool school, and long-term support. Whether your yard is modest or your vision is simply more personal, we will find the design that fits both.
Call us today at (440) 610-5484 or schedule a free consultation to begin planning your Sea Turtle installation in Edison Park and the surrounding Ohio communities.
Available Sizes
Sea Turtle comes in one snappy size to fit most outdoor spaces.
Sea Turtle Pool FAQs
How big is the Sea Turtle, and how much space does it require in the yard?
The Sea Turtle has outside dimensions of 9.5′ x 19.5′, inside dimensions of 8’7″ x 18’7″, and holds approximately 4,300 gallons. Its footprint is small enough to work in yards where most inground pool designs simply cannot fit, but “compact” does not mean cramped. The 19.5-foot length gives you room to float, socialize at the benches on either side, or move through a swim jet current if you choose to add one. When you are evaluating your yard for the Sea Turtle, Ohio Paradise Pools will visit your property and walk the site with you, showing you exactly where the pool would sit and what the installation will look like from every angle before any commitment is made.
The Sea Turtle is listed as swim-jet ready. What does that mean in practice?
The Sea Turtle’s approximately 4,300 gallons is one of the most practically significant things about it. That is a small volume by pool standards, which means water chemistry is faster to balance, heating costs are lower, and your chemical consumption over an Ohio swim season is meaningfully reduced compared to pools holding two to three times that amount.
Can the Sea Turtle's bench seating really function as a spa?
Fiberglass compounds that advantage. The gel coat surface resists algae without the scrubbing that concrete requires, and there is no liner to tear, replace, or budget around. The Sea Turtle’s compact one-piece shell also installs faster than virtually any other model in Thursday Pools’ lineup, which matters for Ohio families who want water this season rather than waiting it out.
Is the Sea Turtle suitable for children and grandchildren?
For households with a smaller yard, or for those who want a pool focused primarily on relaxation and therapeutic use rather than large-scale recreation, the Sea Turtle delivers more value per square foot than any other design in Thursday Pools’ catalog.
Is the Sea Turtle auto-cover ready?
Yes. Thursday Pools designed the Sea Turtle to accept an automatic pool safety cover. Given the Sea Turtle’s compact footprint, an auto cover is particularly practical. It closes over the full pool surface with a motorized system, making the water inaccessible when not in use and reducing debris, evaporation, and chemical loss between swims. For Ohio pool owners, the seasonal benefit is substantial. A Sea Turtle under an auto cover through fall and winter opens in spring in far better condition than an uncovered pool, saving time and money on startup chemistry each year. Ohio Paradise Pools incorporates auto-cover planning into the design phase so the integration is clean and structural from the beginning.
How long does installation take?
The Sea Turtle is a one-piece fiberglass shell, which is the primary reason fiberglass pools install so much faster than concrete or vinyl liner alternatives. Most Sea Turtle installations are complete in approximately 2 to 3 weeks from excavation through initial fill, depending on site conditions, local permitting timelines, and weather. At Ohio Paradise Pools, we manage the full process from start to finish. Throughout the build, we provide regular project updates and offer FaceTime walk-throughs on days you cannot be on-site. When installation is complete, we conduct our two-visit pool school to walk you through your filtration system, water chemistry, and seasonal routines so you go into your first season fully prepared.
Does the Sea Turtle come with a warranty?
Your backyard may be smaller. Your standards do not have to be. The Sea Turtle by Thursday Pools fits where other pools do not, and it performs in ways that will surprise you. At Ohio Paradise Pools, we have been installing pools for Northeast Ohio families for over 32 years. We are family-owned and full-service, which means we handle everything from permits and excavation through installation, pool school, and long-term support. Whether your yard is modest or your vision is simply more personal, we will find the design that fits both.
What makes the Sea Turtle different from the Pearl, which is also a compact Thursday Pools design?
Call us today at (440) 610-5484 or schedule a free consultation to begin planning your Sea Turtle installation in Edison Park and the surrounding Ohio communities.
What does day-to-day maintenance look like for the Sea Turtle?
The Sea Turtle’s 4,300-gallon volume is among the lowest in Thursday Pools’ lineup, which directly reduces your annual maintenance cost. Less water means less chemical product, faster adjustments to water balance, and simpler weekly management. The gel coat finish resists algae without the periodic resurfacing that concrete pools require, and there is no liner to tear, replace, or budget for. The Sea Turtle’s flat-bottom, uniform-depth design also simplifies vacuuming since there are no contour changes across the pool floor. Ohio Paradise Pools covers your full maintenance routine during our two-visit pool school, giving you a specific plan for your water chemistry, filter schedule, and seasonal startup and closing based on Ohio conditions.
Can I add a Wet Deck or Spa to the Sea Turtle?
Yes. Thursday Pools offers the Wet Deck, Wading Pool, Spa, and Grand Spa as Optional Additions that pair with the Sea Turtle. A Spa or Grand Spa placed adjacent to the Sea Turtle creates a complementary space for deeper hydrotherapy, while the Wet Deck adds a shallow wading surface that ties the pool into the broader outdoor living area. These additions are scoped during the design phase and require careful planning around your yard’s dimensions and your project budget. Ohio Paradise Pools will show you what combined layouts look like within your specific property so you can decide what makes the most sense for how your household plans to use the space.