I have owned a 1984 CP-23 for a few years now. The boat is docked right in my back yard and we have lots of fun sailing it in and around Clearwater, FL. My current boat has an 8 HP Honda outboard.
I have the opportunity to buy a newer (2000) 23 with an inboard diesal and a wheel. Although I would welcome the diesel I am somewhat hesitant about the wheel. Reading through the forum I see that some of you share my thoughts. Although I have not sailed many boats with wheels I think I prefer he feel of a tiller. My current boat has quite a bit of weather helm. I am not sure if a wheel would improve or worsen this.
To make matters worse I have publicly stated at a few neighborhood cocktail parties how boats under 27" should never have a wheel.
Any updated experiences or views on how a 23 "sails" with a wheel?
Since I have a CP-19 today, I often browse and view what others have done to enhance their ride. Since you asked about the wheel, that reminded me of this one:
(http://www.com-pacowners.com/4images/data/media/12/piccompac19Wheel.jpg)
I've got a simple tiller on my 19 and I can feel every wave and movement of the boat. I haven't had much experience on the larger boats, but I've been told that a wheel helm is less responsive. It would stand to reason since there since any wheel has at least a 4:1 gear ratio as opposed to a tiller and rudder which at the most is a 2:1 lever. On the other hand a wheel looks pretty cool! :)
Also note the cool wooden hatch over the fo'castle!