The Magnate by Thursday Pools is a bold rectangular fiberglass pool that brings together space for relaxing, entertaining, and getting active in one clean design. At 16′ x 36′ with a flat-bottom 4’8″ standing depth, it pairs a spacious tanning ledge and dual entry steps with wraparound conversation zones with a wide-open swim lane, all in a single shell with clean lines and one consistent depth. The name says it plainly. The Magnate is for the household that wants to make room for more: more lounging, more entertaining, more of the people who make a backyard worth having.
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What Is the Magnate Pool?
The Magnate is a rectangular fiberglass pool available in one size: outside dimensions of 16′ x 36′, inside dimensions of 15′ x 35′, with a flat-bottom standing depth of 4’8″ throughout the swim area.
The Magnate is organized around three functional zones built into one shell. A spacious tanning ledge provides a shallow shelf for lounging in just a few inches of water, large enough for Ledge Loungers and shallow enough to double as a play and wading area for younger swimmers. Dual entry steps are flanked by wraparound conversation zones, creating comfortable in-water seating on both sides of the entry where adults can sit, soak, and socialize. The wide-open swim lane carries a consistent 4’8″ flat-bottom depth end to end, which Thursday Pools identifies as ideal for games, water aerobics, laps, and active entertaining. The Magnate is also auto-cover ready.
What the Magnate Pool Is Not
The Magnate is not a diving pool. Its 4’8″ flat-bottom uniform depth is a sport pool depth, not a variable-depth design with a traditional deep end. If your family’s priority is a Type One diving pool with a deep end, the Thursday Pools Monolith, at 8’6″ in the deep end, is the right model. The Magnate’s uniform depth is a deliberate choice that makes the entire 36-foot length usable for standing, games, and social activity rather than reserving a deep end for advanced swimmers only.
The Magnate is also not the same design as the Mack Daddy. Both are 16′ x 36′ flat-bottom sport pools with a tanning ledge, but the Mack Daddy adds a fully integrated spa with spillway molded into the shell. The Magnate keeps the tanning ledge, the swim lane, and the wraparound conversation zones without the integrated spa, which makes it the choice for homeowners who want the multi-zone layout and clean lines without a built-in spa. If a built-in spa is a must-have, the Mack Daddy is the model that includes it, and a separate Spa or Grand Spa can also be added alongside the Magnate.
Why Thursday Pools?
Thursday Pools is the only fiberglass pool manufacturer in the United States that holds ISO 9001 certification, the internationally recognized, independently audited standard for quality management systems. That designation governs how Thursday Pools designs, produces, and tests every pool that leaves their Fortville, Indiana, facility, and no other fiberglass pool manufacturer in the country holds it.
For the Magnate specifically, three patented Thursday Pools innovations are available:
- Backfill Eliminator®: The Magnate’s tanning ledge creates a large, shallow area that is structurally more demanding to backfill correctly than a standard pool wall. The Backfill Eliminator® is a Thursday Pools innovation specifically designed to provide structural support for shallow entry areas and tanning ledges, ensuring long-term stability in areas where conventional backfill techniques can fail over time.
- Geo-Anchor Pool Wall® (U.S. Patent No. 9593455): A structural reinforcement system for the pool wall, relevant for any inground fiberglass pool in Ohio where freeze-thaw cycles create seasonal ground pressure against the shell.
- Lucky 7 Skimmer®: The first skimmer in the fiberglass pool industry designed specifically for fiberglass pools. The 7-degree angle and purpose-built mounting plate improve skimming efficiency, optimize water level management, and produce a cleaner finished integration at the pool wall.
The non-skid, algae-resistant gel coat finish on the Magnate is standard across all Thursday Pools designs, providing sure footing on the tanning ledge, steps, and conversation zones and a surface built to withstand years of active family use without cracking or peeling.
Why Fiberglass, and Why the Magnate?
Fiberglass pools install faster, cost less to maintain over time, and are simpler to manage than concrete or vinyl liner alternatives. The Magnate’s gel coat surface will not require resurfacing the way a gunite pool eventually does, and there is no liner to replace or repair. A concrete pool with a built-in tanning ledge and wraparound benches would require custom formwork for every zone and a months-long build, while the Magnate arrives as a precision-molded one-piece shell that installs in approximately 2 to 3 weeks.
The flat-bottom 4’8″ depth reflects a deliberate design philosophy that fiberglass makes possible cleanly. The uniform depth keeps the entire pool equally accessible for all users regardless of height or swimming ability, lets the swim lane run the full length without a shallow-to-deep transition, and supports the tanning ledge at its shallow depth without structural transitions between zones. Thursday Pools estimates approximately $1,800 per linear foot as a ballpark installation figure, and at 36 feet the Magnate delivers a genuine multi-zone pool in a footprint that fits a wide range of Northeast Ohio yards.
Ready to Make Room for More?
This is the pool that makes the whole backyard work harder. The Magnate by Thursday Pools brings the tanning ledge, the swim lane, and the conversation zones together in one bold design, and it is available now through Ohio Paradise Pools. We have been serving Northeast Ohio families for over 32 years and we bring full-service expertise, precision backfill capability for the Magnate’s tanning ledge, and a genuine commitment to communication throughout every project. Every Magnate installation closes with our two-visit pool school so you start your ownership experience knowing every system inside and out.
Call us today at (440) 610-5484 or schedule a free consultation to start planning your Magnate in Edison Park and the surrounding Ohio communities.
Available Sizes
Magnate Pool FAQs
What is the Magnate's size, and what does its flat-bottom depth mean in practice?
The Magnate comes in one size: outside dimensions of 16′ x 36′ with inside dimensions of 15′ x 35′ and a uniform 4’8″ flat-bottom depth throughout the swim area. The uniform depth is what makes the Magnate distinctive among multi-zone pools. Instead of grading from shallow to deep, the swim lane holds the same 4’8″ depth from one end to the other, which is a comfortable standing depth for most adults. That means the full swim area is usable for games, water aerobics, and casual laps at the same time, and no part of the pool is off-limits based on depth. The tanning ledge sits at its own shallow depth as a separate zone for lounging and wading.
How does the tanning ledge work on the Magnate?
The Magnate includes a spacious tanning ledge, a shallow shelf that holds just a few inches of water. It is sized to hold Ledge Loungers so you can recline in the sun with the water covering your legs, and it doubles as a wading and play area for younger swimmers who are not yet ready for the pool’s full 4’8″ depth. Because the ledge is a defined, clearly bounded shallow zone rather than a gradual slope, it gives parents a visible, contained area to keep an eye on small children while older swimmers use the main pool. The non-skid gel coat surface on the ledge provides sure footing throughout.
What are the wraparound conversation zones?
The Magnate’s dual entry steps are flanked by wraparound conversation zones, which are areas of in-water seating built around the steps on both sides. Instead of a single short bench, the Magnate gives you comfortable seating on both sides of the entry, so several people can sit in the water and talk while others swim. It creates a natural social hub at the entry end of the pool, where adults can soak and stay close to swimmers in the main pool. Combined with the tanning ledge, the conversation zones make the Magnate as much a place to relax and gather as a place to swim.
How does the Magnate compare to the Mack Daddy?
The Magnate and the Mack Daddy are closely related. Both are 16′ x 36′ flat-bottom sport pools at 4’8″ depth with a tanning ledge and an open swim lane. The defining difference is the spa. The Mack Daddy features a fully integrated spa with spillway molded directly into the pool shell, making it a true all-in-one design. The Magnate does not include an integrated spa, which gives it cleaner lines and a more streamlined layout centered on the tanning ledge, swim lane, and wraparound conversation zones. If you want a built-in spa as part of the shell, choose the Mack Daddy. If you want the multi-zone sport pool without the integrated spa, or you would rather add a separate Spa or Grand Spa alongside the pool, the Magnate is the design built for that.
Is the Magnate auto-cover ready, and why does that matter in Ohio?
Yes. The Magnate’s straight edges and consistent width support clean track alignment, which makes it a good match for an automatic cover. An auto cover covers the entire pool surface and keeps the water inaccessible without your knowledge, providing a significant safety layer for households with young children or pets. In Ohio, where the swim season typically runs from mid-May through September, an auto cover on the Magnate also protects the tanning ledge and swim area through the long offseason, keeping water chemistry stable and debris out, and dramatically reducing the startup effort each spring.
Why is the Backfill Eliminator® specifically recommended for the Magnate?
The Magnate’s tanning ledge creates a large, shallow area that presents a specific backfill challenge. The Backfill Eliminator® is a Thursday Pools innovation designed to provide structural support beneath shallow tanning ledge and entry areas, where conventional backfill techniques can produce voids or settling over time if not executed correctly. Because the Magnate’s ledge is one of its central features, getting the backfill right underneath it matters for the long-term stability and appearance of that zone. Ohio Paradise Pools has experience with the precision backfill work a tanning ledge requires and handles it as a standard part of every Magnate installation.
How long does it take to install a Magnate pool?
Because the Magnate is a one-piece fiberglass shell, it installs significantly faster than concrete or vinyl liner alternatives. Most fiberglass pool installations are completed in approximately 2 to 3 weeks from excavation through shell placement, plumbing, electrical, and initial finishing work. The actual timeline for your project depends on local permitting, site accessibility, weather, and the scope of the decking and landscaping included, and the tanning ledge backfill work is part of that scope. At Ohio Paradise Pools, we manage the entire process, provide regular updates, and offer FaceTime walk-throughs on days you are not on-site. When installation is complete, we conduct two dedicated pool school visits before we consider the job finished.
What warranty does the Magnate pool carry?
Thursday Pools backs the Magnate with a lifetime structural warranty on the fiberglass shell and a 15-year surface warranty on the gel coat finish. The structural warranty covers the entire shell, including the tanning ledge and conversation zones, against defects in materials and workmanship for the life of the pool. The surface warranty covers the gel coat against delamination and structural coating failure for 15 years. Ohio Paradise Pools adds over 32 years of Northeast Ohio installation experience, an A+ BBB rating, and three consecutive Cleveland swimming pool contractor of the year awards, in 2022, 2023, and 2024, to that manufacturer coverage.
What optional additions pair well with the Magnate?
Thursday Pools offers the Wet Deck, Wading Pool, Spa, and Grand Spa as Optional Additions compatible with the Magnate. Because the Magnate does not include an integrated spa, a Spa or Grand Spa positioned alongside it is a natural pairing for homeowners who want hydrotherapy next to the main pool. The Wet Deck adds a shallow wading surface that integrates into the surrounding outdoor living space, and the Wading Pool provides a dedicated uniform-shallow play zone for younger children. Ohio Paradise Pools will help you evaluate which additions make sense within your specific yard and budget, and most of these pairings produce a more cohesive outdoor space when planned together from the beginning.