"We are also planning on selling this
boat and upgrading to a
bluewater cruiser in the next several years so
we want the boat we buy to maintain its value and be easy to sell when it comes time." . . . GOHL (gales of hysterical laughter) Please let us know if you find a way to make this happen.
BTW there's no such thing as a 'bluewater" cruiser.
Bluewater cruising is what folks do in just about anything that floats. If YOU want to go bluewater, you find a good solid boat and fit it out for your needs to sail it wherever you want to go. Most boats when properly fitted out will take more battering than most 'sailors'.