Orca Boats Orca - 8

ORCA 8 - 8.0M RIB
Premium 8m RIB - Save $100,000+ vs Highfield Sport 800| Expert Import Consultancy
Price: $90,000 - $95,000 AUD (turnkey, including consultancy)
Description:
Get a premium 8-metre rigid inflatable boat for less than half the price of equivalent Highfield Sport 800 ($198,000), BRIG Navigator 24 ($180,000), or Zodiac models or Gemini Waverunner 780 models without compromising on quality or safety.
My Personal Boat:
I'm Michael, and the boat you see in the photos is MY Orca 9. I use it daily for my Orca Charters fishing and dive business, plus personal adventures diving, I built one for myself before offering this consultancy service - that's how confident I am in the quality. This is the boat I use what I sell.
Proven Performance:

90km/h with single Mercury 250 V8 (no twin engines needed)
Offshore capable (Design Category C)
Unsinkable (6-chamber safety system)
16-passenger capacity

Why Half the Price?
We're not selling cheap boats - we're offering expert consultancy that eliminates distributor margins, dealer markups, and showroom costs. You get factory-direct access with professional guidance through the entire import process.
Premium Specifications:

Military-Grade Materials: Orca 866 Hypalon tubes (superior to the Orca 827 standard competitors use)
Unsinkable Design: 6 separate chambers
Marine-Grade Hull: Anodized aluminium with aggressive chine for superior handling
Max Engine: 2×300hp (single Mercury 300hp V8 proven: 87km/h, excellent economy)
Capacity: 16 passengers
Beam: 2.9 m (widest in range - stable, comfortable)
Fuel Tank: 280L (extended range)


Perfect For:

Serious offshore fishing (extended range, huge capacity)
Professional diving operations (with survey certification available)
Large group day cruising (16 passengers)
Commercial charter operations (additional certification required)
Ultimate family adventure platform
Long-range coastal exploration

Standard Inclusions:
Galvanised hydraulic brake trailer (230cm width, roadworthy, rego-ready)
Hydraulic steering system
Complete lighting package (deck, navigation, underwater)
Freshwater shower with 40L tank
Electric windlass with chain and anchor
EVA non-slip flooring throughout
Centre console with front and driver seats with cushions
Aluminium roll bar with lights (option)
All safety equipment (bilge pump, non-return valves, lifting points, towing eyes)
Pre-installed electronics mounting points (no hull drilling required)
Double front cabin with cushions
430L aluminium fuel tank with external deck filler
Twin self-draining system
Heavy duty rubbing strake
Front keel guard
Compass

Included Options in this price.

Engine: Mercury 250hp V8 (recommended - proven 89km/h performance), Yamaha alternatives available
Electronics: Simrad 12" (recommended) or Garmin packages - full engine integration shows fuel usage, engine data, charts, sounder in one display
T-top: New design hard top or standard options with rod holders
Console: Standard centre or upgraded new design
Fishing Package: Electric windlass, 40L fridge, live bait tank, rod holders, rear frame, kill tank
Diving Package: Heavy-duty rear ladder with platform, 4 or 6-tank racks, extended swim platform, freshwater washdown
Comfort Upgrades: Front/rear lifting tables with sundeck, U-shaped seating configurations, rear table, boat cover
Trailer Upgrade: Aluminium option available (+$2,000)
Colours: Military grey or black palette (tubes, floor, T-top mix and match)

Comparable to highfield sport 800 or highfield patrol 760, Brig navagator 24 or Brig eagal 8, Zodiac, Grand or Gemini Waverider 780 for half the cost.