On Wed, 22 Feb 2006 21:13:10 -0500, "Glenn Ashmore"
wrote:

You can expect to pay somewhere between $2000 and $3500 for the parts of a
basic wheel conversion depending on boat size and steering model. If you
want to go deluxe high tech expect to spend over $12K.

Exactly right. Then think about the ergonomic issues relating to your
ability to tend sheets and sail controls while you are stuck behind
the wheel in the back of the boat. For boats up to about 35 feet or
so I'd vote for the tiller. You are going to want a good autopilot in
any case.