RedactedNarrative: Operator and his wife were having trouble attaching the mooring bridal to their vessel.  A good Samaritan in the area approached them and asked them if they could assist and the couple said they were all set.  The man was persistent and advised his son to off load onto the bow to assist.  He attempted to place the mooring line through the bow cleat but while doing so became injured.  Investigator concluded the accident was a result of inexperience with boat handling.