I want to get an intake, but am a little afraid of the CAI, cuz of water. Would a short intake with a K&N filter be a good bet.

OK... for the last time... AEM CAI's ABSOLUTELY WILL NOT SUCK WATER INTO THE INTAKE UNLESS THE FILTER IS COMPLETELY SUBMERGED. It's physically impossible. The bypass valve won't even open unless the filter is completely submerged, once again proving my point. Get the AEM Cold Air, its the best on the market. Just don't drive over any oceans.