I ride a Malibu Stealth 14. It does get some water in it from the front hatch when launching in the surf but it's not that big of a deal. I find that it's extremely stable so much so that I can access all of the hatches including the front gator while on the ocean and I am able to stand on it in calm water without a problem. My favorite thing about the Stealth is the built in bait tank. I hope my 2 cents helps.