M_Boats: What is best way to quiet mast wires?

Hi All: Well, we finally re-launched our as yet unnamed Monty 17. She now looks "almost new". Re-rigging is next. As our boat lives in a slip, the wires in the mast frequently create a lot of slapping noise. While the mast is off, I'd like to quiet the wires and have thought of several ways to do it, but would appreciate receiving suggestions from those of you who have done it successfully and inexpensively. I appreciate all of your replies. Leif Eriksson Monty #347