Bimini strap noise <easy tip to eliminate it>

[2nazt]

Not sure if it has been noted before. I searched quickly and didn't find anything. I noticed on my keys trip no matter how tight I made the front strap on my Bimini it wouldn't stop flapping and and making noise and chewing into metal hook. I found out if I twist the strap (spiral) it like 4 times no more noise or flapping. Thought I would share to maybe help someone else.

 

[2nazt]

You can see the spiral going down the strap here

 

[Bruce]

I agree that it works well!

Thanks for sharing.

 

[Rdizy]

Cool .. have had the same issue. gonna try this!

 

[Julian]

Yup...that is a good trick to point out....just takes 2 twists and buzzing from the wind goes away!

 

[AZDANSX230HO]

I have been twisting Bimini straps for 20 years, only way to get rid of the noise, plus it helps tighten them up if they need a little tightening.

 

[zipper]

twisting straps a couple time takes the vibration away...alot of truckers do this when fastening loads for transport.

 

[scot71]

Thanks for the info @2nazt. Those straps flapping drive me and my wife crazy.

 

[Krzysiek]

Thanks for the info. I have the same problem.

 

[Julian]

Bumping this as was reminded (in a private question) of an old tip that many of us learned, but new boaters probably aren't aware of.

 

[Looper7]

Thanks for the thread revival my OCD makes me hate twists in straps but not as much as that buffeting.