Stealth 12 or 14

[dc1983]

I have an older 14 and it doesn't have that issue. You can add weather striping under the hatch to help

[Dirty Curti]

I have the 12 and it gets very little water in the hull after several hours on the water. But for sure it depends on the conditions, how well the launch went and the landing. That's when the water gets in.

I originally had a 14 and for me it was just a little to big. I bought a blem from one of the OEX deals and I couldn't be happier...well maybe a more comfortable seat than the COD seat. So this week I went to West Marine and got the GTS Expedition Kayak Seat. Can't wait to try this one out.

[King Saba]

Originally Posted by dc1983

I have an older 14 and it doesn't have that issue. You can add weather striping under the hatch to help

Yep. I just haven't gotten around to doing that fix.

[Fishin' Magician]

I also have an older 12 and I rarely get much water in it even when I took it out on the Islander trip back in May. But the last time I had it out in Dana Point, it was really pretty rough out near the headlands and when I got back, there was maybe a liter bottle's worth in the hull. Not too bad all things considered, but way more than what I'd had in the past.

It was then that I noticed that the gator hatch wasn't very snug and the straps could be tightened a bit more. So I've done that and will need to see if that solves the majority of the water that gets in.