Orla
ballistic LS68
Built for Harbour Days and Beyond
Orla is our Ballistic LS68 – a 6.8m RIB that feels just as at home in Chichester Harbour as she does stretching a little further out. She has the kind of dry, capable ride Ballistic is known for, paired with a Yamaha F200 that feels punchy underway without being heavy on fuel. The result is a boat that feels easy in the harbour, confident when conditions change, and enjoyable across a wide range of days on the water.
TYPE
RIB
LENGTH
6.8 M
POWER
Yamaha F200
> 6 Pax
Sunpad
Picnic Table
Comfort Where It Counts
Orla brings together the things that make a day on board feel easy. Bolster seating at the helm gives you proper support underway, while the bow sunpad creates a more relaxed spot to stop, settle in and enjoy where you are. There is useful storage built in too, helping keep bags, kit and the rest of the day tucked away rather than underfoot.
It is that balance that makes her such a strong all-rounder. She still gives you the pace and confidence of a Ballistic RIB, but with the kind of layout that makes her enjoyable both on the move and once you have arrived.
available across all membership plans
Orla is included across all Northshore Boat Club membership plans, just like the rest of the fleet. So whether you choose Full, Joint, Mid-Week, or Corporate – unlimited access to this Ballistic LS68 comes with it.
It is one of the things that makes the club work so well. You are not picking one boat and sticking with it – you are choosing the membership that suits you, with the freedom to enjoy the full fleet, plus kayaks and paddleboards too.
Frequently asked questions about Orla
Is Orla included in all Northshore Boat Club membership plans?
Yes. Orla is included across all Northshore Boat Club membership plans, along with the rest of the fleet, kayaks and paddleboards.
What type of boat is Orla?
Orla is a Ballistic LS68 RIB. She is a 6.8m rigid inflatable boat designed to offer a capable, comfortable and enjoyable ride across a wide range of conditions.
How many passengers can Orla take?
Orla can take up to 6 passengers including the skipper.
What engine does Orla have?
Orla is powered by a Yamaha F200, giving her a punchy feel underway while still remaining relatively fuel efficient.
BALLISTIC LS68
/ up to 7 passengers
Orla is our Ballistic LS68 – a capable 6.8m RIB with the kind of dry, enjoyable ride Ballistic is known for. Powered by a Yamaha F200, she feels punchy underway without becoming too heavy on fuel, and her layout strikes a nice balance between practical boating and relaxed time on board. With bolster seating at the helm, onboard storage and a bow sunpad, Orla works just as well for harbour cruising as she does for days that stretch a little further.
- Garmin navigation.
- Wireless phone charger
- Bluetooth Audio
- VHF
- Useful onboard storage.
- Reversible bow sunpad and picnic table.
TYPE
RIB
LENGTH
6.8 M
POWER
Yamaha F200
> 7 Pax
Sunpad
Picnic Table
BALLISTIC LS78
/ up to 8 passengers
Sunna is our Ballistic LS78 – a larger RIB with a bit more space, a bit more pace and a layout that naturally suits sociable days on the water. She still has the capable, enjoyable feel you would expect from Ballistic, but with a little more room to settle in once you have arrived. For harbour cruising, lunch stops and longer days that want to feel relaxed as well as fun, Sunna fits the brief beautifully.
- Garmin navigation.
- Wireless phone charger
- Bluetooth Audio
- VHF
- Reversible picnic table / sunpad at the bow.
- Room for 8 passengers on board.
- Plenty of on-board storage
TYPE
RIB
OVERALL LENGTH
7.8 M
POWER
Yamaha F300
> 8 Pax
Sunpad
Picnic Table
BALLISTIC XP80
/ up to 8 passengers
Miro is our biggest adventure RIB, with the kind of setup that makes longer days on the water feel easy. The Ballistic XP80 was shortlisted for the 2024 Motor Boat Awards in the Adventure Boats category, and she brings a nice balance of capability and comfort to the fleet. With a structured T-top for cover and carrying kit, a rear sunbed for when the pace slows, and a layout that works just as well for relaxed cruising as it does for more active plans, she gives you plenty of ways to enjoy the day.
- Roof rack storage.
- Twin Garmin navigation screens.
- Rear sunbed for when the pace slows.
- Room for 8 passengers on board.
- Retractable picnic table.
- Pop-up tent for extra shade.
TYPE
RIB
OVERALL LENGTH
8.0 M
POWER
Yamaha F300
> 8 Pax
Sunpad
T-Top
Rand 18
/ up to 8 passengers
Aalto is our Rand 18 Electric – a small electric boat with a quietly distinctive feel and a very easy charm. She suits the kind of boating that is less about speed and more about enjoying where you are, whether that means a gentle harbour cruise, an easy stop-off or just time on the water that feels simple and unhurried. She brings something genuinely different to the fleet, and that is exactly the point.
- Quiet all-electric cruising.
- Easy, sociable layout on board.
- Ideal for gentle harbour exploring.
- A lighter, more relaxed pace afloat.
- Simple, distinctive design.
- No fuel costs.
TYPE
Day Cruiser
OVERALL LENGTH
5.3 M
POWER
Electric
> 8 Pax
Picnic Table
Silent Cruising
AXOPAR 22 SPYDER
/ up to 7 passengers
Rhea is our Axopar 22 Spyder – a premium day boat designed for days that don’t need much of a plan. Comfortable, capable and easy to handle, she’s just as happy cruising through Chichester Harbour as she is heading further along the coast.
Whether you’re dropping anchor for lunch, pulling up to a beach, or taking a swim on a warm afternoon, Rhea makes it all feel effortless. The spacious walkaround layout, generous swim platforms and integrated boarding ladder mean getting on and off the boat is just as easy as enjoying the journey itself.
- Garmin navigation.
- Wireless phone charger
- Bluetooth Audio
- VHF
- Spacious, sociable layout.
- Removable picnic table.
- Swim platform and ladder
TYPE
Day Boat
OVERALL LENGTH
7.2 M
POWER
Mercury 200
> 7 Pax
Swim Platform
Picnic Table
RAND 23
/ up to 10 passengers
Sol is our Rand 23 Electric – the kind of boat that makes you slow down in a good way. Quiet on the water and easy to enjoy, she suits the sort of boating that is less about rushing somewhere and more about making a bit of a day of it. With more space on board and a sociable feel to the layout, Sol is a lovely option for relaxed harbour cruising, easy conversation and the quieter kind of luxury electric boating brings.
- Quiet all-electric cruising.
- Spacious, sociable layout.
- Calm, low-noise time on the water.
- Well suited to relaxed harbour cruising.
- No fuel costs.
TYPE
Day Cruiser
OVERALL LENGTH
7.2 M
POWER
Electric
> 10 PaX
Fridge
Silent Cruising
MERRY FISHER 795
/ up to 8 passengers
Lyra is our Merry Fisher 795 Marlin – a cabin boat that earns her place in the fleet very quickly. When you want a bit more shelter, a longer day, or even the option of an overnight stay, she brings a different kind of ease to things. With a double berth, on board toilet and rod holders, Lyra adds useful practicality too, but still feels like a lovely boat to spend time on.
- Double berth for overnight stays.
- On board loo.
- Rod holders.
- Cabin shelter for longer days.
- On-board refrigerator.
- On-board cabin heater.
TYPE
Cabin Boat
OVERALL LENGTH
8.0 M
POWER
Yamaha F200
> 8 Pax
Double-Berth
On-board Loo
SUP's
Our paddleboards are included across all Northshore Boat Club membership plans, giving you an easy option for the slower moments – warm days, quick trips out and the times when a boat is not really the point.
Kept here at Northshore, inflated and ready to launch straight into the harbour, they take away the usual faff of bringing one from home and getting set up.
We provide buoyancy aids and the essentials too.
KAYAK
Our kayaks are included across all Northshore Boat Club membership plans, with both single and double kayaks available as part of membership.
Because they are already here at Northshore, ready to launch straight into the harbour, there is no need to load them up at home and cart them back and forth.
We provide buoyancy aids and the essentials too, so it is all there and ready to go.
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