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You will get zillions of suggestions;here is one. (Opinion; All the boats you listed are too small for your size and- maybe- for your sailing destinations). Get at least a 27--30 ft boat or bigger, with INBOARD, if possible. Remember-usually-longer waterline means faster. *Inboard will help tremendously if/when you get in Bad Weather. That Westerly is great(I had one), but will take forever to get home.
Your wife will love the old Catalina 30 room and comfort. I did not say it was the best quality, but you can be proud to take your friends on a roomy comfortable boat. The other ones you listed will may make them question if they should go out at all. *In waves, the Outboard motor will go in & out of the water and little push results.
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