The Atlantic 85 B Class lifeboat is 8.5 metres long with a rigid hull and inflatable sponsons . It  is self righting with the aid of an emergency air bag at the stern. The boat is powered by twin 115hp outboard motors which gives a top speed of 35 knots and an endurance of 3 hours with full day and night time capability. The Atlantic 85 is fitted with radar and VHF direction finding equipment. The boat will carry a crew of three or four.

The "Amanda, James & Ben"  D642 D Class (IB1) lifeboat was put on station in May 2005. It is powered by a 50hp outboard engine giving a top speed of 25 knots. It carries a crew of three and has an endurance of 3 hours. This lifeboat was also funded by Mrs Betty Battle and named after her grandchildren. This smaller inshore lifeboat is ideally suited for dealing with casualties close in shore , people cut off by the tide, children on inflatable toys and airbeds or for searching the 17 miles of channels inside Chichester Harbour.   The D Class lifeboat has a full day time and limited night time capability.