tiller to wheel conversion info request

[myona]

I purchased a 1946 wooden boat. Was built in IOW by H Rooke but got no more info. I would like to find out what type is the boat and some hints for its restoration. LOA 8.1m Beam 2.3.

I am looking for information to convert from tiller to wheel steering.

Any help pls
thanks
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[Lucky Luke]

Where was she built???? (IOW=?)
Converting to wheel : is it necessary? Will it add space in the cockpit or the contrary (with a pedestal and a wheel that divide the cockpit into two areas)? Some tiller can be clumbersome, and just changing their shape sometimes changes all.

Anyway, if - which is very probably the case - you have a metallic rudder stock (stainless steel if replaced 'recently', bronze eventually), it only requires a slot for a key to fit a quadrant - provided there is enough room for the quadrant - dimensions for the slot and key being standard engineering practice, and some well located special sheaves, pedestal etc...

2 1/5 to 3 turns from full port to full starboard is what I like. Requires a rather large wheel (your rudder is no small thing). Have some system made so that the tiller can be put back if needed

If the present stock (and rudder fittings) is steel, replace by SS.

[ 04-07-2004, 12:45 AM: Message edited by: Lucky Luke ]

[mattb]

I sailed on on a "botter" (traditional dutch fishing vessel) that had been converted to a wheel. The adapted system was never adequate. Always sloppy and constantly in need of repair. Of course this is only one case.

But your boat is beautiful!

[myona]

Thanks friends for your help. It is a great decision for me and I guess I will remain with the tiller.