Check out this video of the new 2019 Hobie Outback getting absolutely pummeled by rough seas during a storm in Connecticut. The 2019 Outback can handle it. With the second gasket added to the front hatch the kayak does remarkably well in rough water. If you have one of the early model 2019 Outbacks that does not have the second gasket, please come into the shop and pick one up, Hobie is providing these for free. We would be happy to install it for you too.