Meanwhile a huge fundraising effort had started, which resulted in the commencement of a permanent building in 1989.

On the 5 th May 1990, the Air Sea Rescue Base at Raby Bay was formally opened.

Two years later, a second rescue vessel was constructed from new. This time a 7 meter "Hydrofield" Tri-Hull vessel powered by a single Iveco 6 Cylinder Turbo Diesel was put into service with a top speed of 26 Knots.

RB II as she was named, featured an enclosed cabin and remained in service until sold in 1999.

1995 saw the purchase of a new vessel to replace the beloved but now aging Barjumper. A 7.5 Meter "Tradewind" vessel powered by 2 x 175 HP Mercury Outboard Motors was put into service in April 1995. She had a top speed of 36 knots. RB IV as she was named remained in service until sold in 2002.

A year later in 1996 along with most other units in the state, the name of the association was changed to Volunteer Marine Rescue Raby Bay as it remains to this day.

1996 also saw the introduction of the first Competency Based Training Package for Marine Rescue Volunteers.

1999 proved to be a big year for VMR Raby Bay, seeing the introduction of a 10 meter Medical Evacuation vessel, and the extension of the building to allow undercover housing of two large vessels, at the top of a dedicated boat ramp constructed at the same time.

This larger vessel, a Cougarcat named RB III, is powered by 2 x 300 HP Suzuki Outboard Motors, has a top speed of 31 knots, and remains in service with the unit to this day. RB III has proved over time to be an excellent heavy weather vessel in offshore waters as well as fulfilling her role as a medical evacuation vessel.

By 2002, the 7.5 meter Tradewind had grown somewhat tired. By this time the advantages of Catamaran vessels were clear, so the unit elected to have an 8.5 meter "Powercat" purpose built for fast response and general purpose rescue work. Powered by 2 x 300 HP Suzuki Outboard Motors, with a top speed of 40 knots, the new RB II was placed into service in July 2002.

In 17 years VMR Raby Bay had grown from a temporary caravan to a dedicated modern facility with 2 purpose built rescue vessels

By 2003 VMR Raby Bay was now the only unit in Moreton Bay able to offer two enclosed cabin rescue vessels capable of operating for lengthy periods in heavy weather

But as with everything marine there was still work to be done

Early in 2004 VMR Raby Bay with the aid of a grant from the Community Gambling Benefit Fund, purchased new "C-Trak" computer based GPS and tacking systems for both vessels and the base

This system has greatly enhanced our safety and ability to respond in adverse conditions with a full 15" colour map and data being fed back to a computer at the base

As at 2004 Our medical response vessel reached the age of 5 years

In December of 1994, the RB III's engines were upgraded to 250 HP Suzuki Motors, which has lifted the vessel's top speed to 37 knots and greatly enhanced its maneuverability

The modern training package is quite intense with modules in 18 different knowledge areas . Crew train from crew, through Advanced Crew to Skipper and Duty Officer level . Average time for a motivated person to complete the training is 3 years . Training now drawn from national maritime standards, similar to commercial standards