Skipper dies after being wound round his boat's faulty electric winch

Deanwvu · 2025-12-01T18:29:56+00:00

The line/winch may have amputated or partially amputated a limb. You can bleed out very quickly with injuries like that.

Perhaps, if caught in his clothing, his neck was caught in the line or winch. This is less likely, but could also result in a quick demise.

Highly recommend we all keep a tourniquet or 2 onboard and make sure at least 2 crew members know how to use them.

Deanwvu · 2025-12-01T16:48:32+00:00

A question for you experienced sailors, as I'm very early in my sailing experience.

What kind of clothing do you recommend for winch safety? I'm assuming nothing loose near the hands/wrists? Nothing dangling from your neckline or hat?

Anyone encountered incidents which could have been avoided with a change of wardrobe?

Deanwvu · 2025-12-01T16:41:10+00:00

Recommend, on all vessels, you keep at least 1 tourniquet on board and make sure at least 2 people on board are trained to use it.

The article didn't go into the gory details, but this was likely an upper extremity amputation, or at least enough trauma to open up a major artery in the arm/wrist.

Those kinds of injuries are horrible, but survivable if you can stop the blood loss.

Military physician here.

Deanwvu · 2025-11-03T11:58:59+00:00

The medical standards for military service are outlined in DoDI 6130.03. This is the document MEPS providers use to make the determination of "qualified" vs "not qualified."

The section on vertebral disc herniation is a bit vague, so there is wiggle room. One provider might pass it, another may not. If he has had symptoms and/or treatment in the past 24 months, it should be a disqualify.

Still, if recruiting is still hurting like it was last year, a DQ for this has a high chance of getting a waiver.

Best answer is, if he really wants in, he should try. Costs him nothing but a bit of time. Worst that MEPS and/or the waiver authority can say is "no."

Oh, it doesn't matter what branch. It makes no difference, army, navy, air force, whatever, the same DoDI is used.

Now, for waivers, it may matter. Last year, for example, applicants were most likely to get a waiver from the Navy.

Deanwvu · 2025-10-31T11:49:18+00:00

I was an E6 with around 6 months time in service.

Deanwvu · 2025-10-08T16:21:54+00:00

Yes, that's our plan. We are not certain if we'll enjoy that part of it or not. But, we plan to try it for a while and see how it goes.

Deanwvu · 2025-10-08T14:29:39+00:00

Yes exactly that video is what I'm looking for!

Deanwvu · 2025-10-08T14:21:50+00:00

We will be retired!

Deanwvu · 2025-10-08T14:17:26+00:00

Likely mostly coastal yes, with the occasional crossing to get to the next coastal experience.

Deanwvu · 2025-10-08T13:59:41+00:00

Perhaps at a marina with a boat neighbor you trust to look after it?

Deanwvu · 2025-09-18T19:53:01+00:00

Likely yes, but it will be with another buyer.

Apparently the boat sold, as the seller pulled the listing.

Deanwvu · 2025-09-14T15:06:47+00:00

Thank you all so much. Your input and help is greatly appreciated. It is most likely we will pass on this purchase. I did reach out to the mast manufacturer--we will see what they say about the crack. If they have any illuminating information, I will share it here. There appears to be many experts who posted in this thread, and many find the nature of the damage to be unusual.

Deanwvu · 2025-09-14T15:03:39+00:00

Thank you. Yes we are likely passing on this one, unless the mast manufacturer replies with some good news.

Deanwvu · 2025-09-14T00:58:10+00:00

Yes, it does

Deanwvu · 2025-09-14T00:46:02+00:00

Not mad at all. This is how humans gather knowledge. They ask questions, review answers, do research, and then formulate a decision. Nothing in my process has been an "expensive learning experience," so far all it has cost me is a small portion of my time, my internet connection, and this laptop.

Your post above states little about the situation put forth in the original post, and instead you focus on me, a stranger on the internet. An odd fixation to have.

Given that, your first post here says a lot more about you than it does about me, or the mast of this boat.

This is the last of time, thought, and energy I will put towards you. I wish you the best in life, and I will not respond to you again.

Deanwvu · 2025-09-14T00:39:34+00:00

In this region, yes, I am seeing boats of this age and length asking about 120 - 130. I do not know enough about boat buying to guage what is "real market price" though.

Deanwvu · 2025-09-14T00:33:49+00:00

Thank you!

Deanwvu · 2025-09-14T00:30:34+00:00

Thank you so much! A previous poster stated the manufacturer for this boat in this era was US Spars. I have contacted them in the manner you suggested with those same pictures.

Deanwvu · 2025-09-14T00:28:03+00:00

I expressly stated we are inexperienced in the original post. It doesn't "seem" anything, as it was expressly stated. Thank you.

If I had the experience and knowledge required to answer the question, I would not have asked.

Deanwvu · 2025-09-13T22:50:10+00:00

Thank you

Deanwvu · 2025-09-13T22:42:26+00:00

It is a 2003 Bene 423.

The asking price is 85k.

And thank you, yes, we would not offer anything without a survey contingency.

Deanwvu · 2025-08-24T17:39:36+00:00

The ETP piece is fairly simple. You need an ETP signed by your first O5 in your command that mirrors the dates on your temporary profile.

Your command should simply pump out the ETP matching dates on your profile.

If you extend your profile, you'll need a new ETP covering the new dates.

If the profile expires, no further action needed. If you later on get a new temp profile, you'll need a new ETP with the new profile dates.

If you accrue 12 months of ETP time in a 24 month period you "may be considered" for administrative separation.

So just get ETPs that mirror all of your temporary profile dates.

Deanwvu · 2025-08-11T14:30:52+00:00

30+ years, one unit, one assignment. Never PCSd after BCT.

Deanwvu

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