989 Gibbs Marine Research – Ron Holland Custom (Lauren L)
The phrase “once in a lifetime” is used far too often for it to be a reality when boats are being sold… But… this really is an opportunity that will never pass you again. This 90-foot sailing yacht is an elegant custom sailing yacht built over a five-year period by one of the most successful yacht building architects in the world Ron Holland, who joined forces with Gibbs Marine Research to produce this masterpiece. The strong hull and sleek lines of this yacht offer the smoothest sailing. She is fully loaded with a watermaker, upgraded generator and engine with low hours, new navigation equipment, new fire systems, safety gear, and much more. Lauren L not only lets you experience the ocean in style but also in extraordinary comfort surrounded by large open interior spaces, furnishings, and an aesthetically pleasing interior and exterior design. You’ll be turning heads wherever you go in this yacht. This yacht can easily accommodate a large crowd with ample room for everyone to enjoy passages and a sail on the water.
Recent Upgrades
A recent survey done in June 2021, She was recently hauled out at Georgetown Yacht Basin, with a new paint job to the hull, new bottom paint, new bow thruster, changing all zincs, new main sail, and all general maintenance needed while out of the water preparing her to travel the world.
Upgraded engine with low hours, sails, bow thruster, navigation, satellite, BBQ, AC, mattresses, batteries, engine, kitchen sink, dishwasher, rigging, battery chargers, cushions, custom enclosed isinglass, and more.
Vessel Performance
The Barient hydraulic winches and Maxwell anchor windlass are driven from the main engine hydraulic pump or can be hooked up to a separate 24V hydraulic system depending on which suits you best. The unique and innovative keel design means that she cuts through the water easily and if you are not looking at her while she passes, any evidence she was there at all quickly vanishes.
Accommodation, Comfort, and Interior
When you purchase a large yacht, you want to know you are getting something special. Lauren L more than delivers on this, and once you’ve experienced what she has to offer, you’ll never settle for anything less. Lauren L can sleep up to 8 guests. The master bedroom offers a luxurious queen-sized bed and a modern aesthetic in line with the rest of the vessel. You will find cedar-built furnishings along with an en-suite with a shower and vacuflush toilet. The expansive windows afford you a 180-degree view of the outside world. The two guest staterooms are located forward of the mast and mirror each other. Each room can accommodate up to three people with a double lower bunk and single upper bunk. The lower bunks in each room can also fold into a couch with incredible ease for your guests. The rooms are all fitted with AC and fans for great ventilation and the guest rooms are even equipped with two sinks and a shower. Once up, you can prepare for the day ahead in the huge main salon with the rest of the party.
The main salon offers an incredibly spacious area and views to match that, putting you IN the world in which you find yourself. The dining room can be converted to a more accessible coffee table and easily seats up to 14 people; there is no shortage of space on Lauren L. The salon area comes fully equipped with a TV, wine cooler, ice maker, heating, air conditioning, a writing desk, full room-length couches, and communications systems. The galley is also located here, which is fitted with all of the functional appliances that you could ever need: a microwave oven, cold plate system freezer, refrigerator, wine cooler, propane stove, oven, and even a trash compactor!
The last thing to mention of the interior, comfort, and style of Lauren L is the wheelhouse. Where the magic happens. The wheelhouse is equipped with extensive navigation and communications electronics in easy view and reach. Lauren L is equipped with a hard top cover and isinglass enclosure which makes it fit for any kind of weather that you might encounter. While in some vessels, this might place you out of the way of your guests, Lauren L provides the space and necessities so that they can come to you! A convertible table that can serve up to 9 people for meals, surrounded by comfortable seating, is also fitted in the wheelhouse. If you are not yet convinced that Lauren L is one of the most unique and possibly best-designed sailing yachts, you are likely to encounter, then check out the pictures!
Additional Extras and Toys
This 90-foot sailing vessel comes equipped with many fancy toys and extras. Check out the full specification below to make sure that you don’t miss a thing!
equipped with lots of extras, new mattresses, linens, portable heaters, tools, safety equipment, fire extinguishers, engine room auto fire boy fire suppression system, dishes, extra engines supplies, life jackets, flares, day shapes, maintenance equipment, and more.
List of Equipment
ELECTRONICS
AIR CONDITIONING PUMPS: 220 VAC: good
BILGE ACCESS: GoodKNOT LOG/SPEEDO: Digital Furuno
AWI / WS: B&G
STEREO: 12VDC Stereo
SATELLITE: Onboard
OTHER: (EPIRBs, Passive AIS, SSB ETC. )
DOMESTIC SYSTEMS
STOVE/OVEN: Yes 3 Burner with rails
APPLIANCES SECURE: Yes
FUEL: LPG
REMOTE SHUT OFF: Yes
GIMBALED: Yes, with locks
FLAME PROTECTION: Partial
ICEBOX: Yes
ICE MAKER: Yes
PRESSURE H2O: 12VDC
WASHER/DRYER: Splendide type
MANUAL H2O: Yes
FABRICS / JOINERY CONDITION: Good
MSD/TYPE: Manual Type III
VENTED LOOP: Yes
HOLDING/TREATMENT: Holding
THRU HULL VALVED: Yes
HOSES: Good
OTHER: 200L per hour watermaker
SAFETY
PFD’S: Several, No complete inventory but
adequate with inflatable harnesses
THROWABLES: 1 life sling
EPIRB(S):406 ACR: Check battery
FLARE KIT: Yes: SOLAS grade: Keep current!
HORN/BELL: Yes
HARNESS(ES): Several
RADAR REFLECTOR: Yes