Techno 40, Paul Lemmer and the Truth!

Dirk Diggler · 22 March 2003, 20:10

Popped into Drivers Wharf today, (the new Merlin Boat Pk) and took alook at the damage inflicted on the Techno Rib by dear old Mr Lemmer.

I hope for your bank managers sake you didn't agree a "bend it and you've bought it" arrangement when you borrowed it for your jolly.

I must remember not to lend you my car!

Pete7 · 22 March 2003, 21:44

Gone on then Dirk spill the beans

crazyhorse · 22 March 2003, 22:08

Come on Digi, has he twanged it?

Richard B · 22 March 2003, 22:44

Talking of prangs, here's a story I've been expecting to read on YBW for some time. It's been worth the wait. Poor fellow, do miss him...

http://www.ybw.com/cgi-bin/forums/sh...b=5&o=93&part=

Crazyhorse, Manos, I thought you were supposed to be giving him a helping hand?

crazyhorse · 22 March 2003, 22:59

Pepper,That has to be one of the funniest posts I have ever read.

We are going over next weekend for the Dinner dance and taking the boat out for a spin with Flanker attached to it I hope.

I have to say I am rely looking forward to it even more now.

This is boating for you and Flanker will I am sure get used to it and all its idiosynchrosies as thats what its like when you start off.

Thanks for bringing a big smile to my face tonight Pepper/Flanker

PS Flanker has to be the First person to put the covers on his boat whilst inside it. LOL

Whata weekend were going to have

Manos · 23 March 2003, 06:03

Pepper I am still loughing

, although poor Flanker seems to have had a handfull that day. But isn't this what boats are for?? to have 'fun'??
It must have been the jet lag!! LOLOL

Flanker should have got the message by now and changed his boat to a RIB LOLOL!!!!
CH do you still want to go there next weekend?? LOLOL Just kidding

I bet it will be GREAT FUN and we shouldn't miss it for the WORLD!! Hopefully the weather will be nice and we will not lose our way, brake any car doors or smash his boat or even worst sink it!! LOLOL

Charles · 23 March 2003, 11:06

Quote:

Originally posted by Dirk Diggler
damage inflicted on the Techno Rib by dear old Mr Lemmer.

I really wish you would not cast aspersions on situations and people you really have no idea about!

Dirk Diggler · 23 March 2003, 11:34

Quote:

Originally posted by Charles

I really wish you would not cast aspersions on situations and people you really have no idea about!

Chaz, didn't mean to upset you, it's just that the general opinion seems to be that an owner can drive his or her boat as hard as they like, but when you borrow someone elses you should treat it with a bit of respect.

Other than that, if you don't like my posts, the simple solution would be to not read them.

crazyhorse · 23 March 2003, 11:55

Oy Digi my new sibs bigger than yours.

Dirk Diggler · 23 March 2003, 12:02

Size isn't everything, unless we are talking ego's.

Any way, I imagine that being a rather rotund chap, you need a bigger one than me.

PS, I don't suppose you know where to buy a rudder for a Techno 40 do you? or how about someone who is good at welding ally!

crazyhorse · 23 March 2003, 12:08

On the Ally question you could try The Tank Company as they do good alloy Tanks and they will be used to welding this specilist materiel.

I have to go know as Im out on a hard boat that can pull 20 skiers for the tide,about 2 hrs.See ya all later and no falling out as we all should make it as enjoyable as possible for each other.

Its a boating day today,Blue sky,sun is out,no wind/waves for jf and diggi,its a great boating day.

Taraa

matiboy · 23 March 2003, 20:46

so what did this chap do to the boat he borrowed

common spill the beans ?

Crazyhorse

Crossed the Medina today in a small sib to get from friends yaght to Folly Inn , thought the name rang a bell - Maxxon !!

Tiny thing it was with flat floor and wooden boards

Techno 40 · 04 April 2003, 11:28

As the owner of Techno 40 I feel I ought to state a few facts regarding Paul Lemmer and his recent voyage in my boat. Firstly I must point out that Mr. Lemmer is an experienced boat operator and does respect other peoples machinery. However on this particular occasion he was not in control of the boat at all and was merely an observing passenger sitting in a rear seat.

Considering Mr. Lemmer is well known in the Rib community and makes a living from boats I think it is incredibly unhelpful for people to state derogatory untruths regarding his seamanship and conduct towards other peoples belongings.

I would conclude by suggesting that unless anyone has any positive comments regarding our highly experienced, knowledgable and helpful friend from the rib world, that they keep their spiteful, untrue and unwelcome comments to themselves.

I would also like to add that the only damage done to this boat (by the people who really drove it who are good friends of mine and crew of Techno 40) was a small chip out of the grp (basically filler). The other damage sustained was two minor old cracks that had a temporary fix that did not hold.

MarkWildey · 04 April 2003, 15:10

It seems certain people have gone quiet !

As for Paul being "well known in the Rib community" nobody would disagree with that !

I hope to share a beer with him sometime soon

Regards

Mark

Andre · 04 April 2003, 15:23

Mark

I support you on this . I have known Paul for a few years now and recognize him a great ribster. I just dismissed what was written and took as a sick joke.

Techno 40 nice of you to put the record straight.

Andre

matiboy · 04 April 2003, 15:29

would seem prudent to delete original thread

seems a case of chinese whispers

thewavehumper · 04 April 2003, 16:55

Thanks for saying this, In recent times this thread has become much more vituperative and lacks the teamwork and camaraderie it once possesed and can regain.

The inevitable conclusion to this progressive decline is that the forum becomes less helpful, less friendly and more importantly less use.

I have been learning about ribs for about 4 years now and owning them for about 3 and I gained most of my facts from this forum and have had some of my most determined arguments but all without bad feeling.

By the way is there two techno 40's on the Itchen nowadays.... Is yours on the pontoons in Saxon Wharf at the moment

crazyhorse · 04 April 2003, 18:12

I totaly Agree.Delete the thread.

Its Totaly inacurate and has no relevence on rib net.

gavin · 04 April 2003, 18:20

Mr Lemmer we hope to have a pint or two with you at Ribnet ,You came out for a brief spin on our rib in DunLaoghaire we learnt more about Catamarans in a few mins from you than we have since cheers gavin

Mike C · 04 April 2003, 18:36

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Originally posted by THEWAVEHUMPER
In recent times this thread has become much more vituperative and lacks the teamwork and camaraderie it once possesed and can regain.

I agree, there's been a definate general decline over the last few months on several threads. Less Bitching, more Ribbing please chaps.

Mike C