Don, I have never heard of these and with out a provided link had to Google. The one on Yachthub showed up, $99,000 for a secondhand long keel 27 footer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The market is very fluid at the moment and there are some superb boats going begging. Long keel 27/28 footers are particularly cheap. I would suggest sticking with a mainsteam production boat.

Looks like you have one of the earlier Spacesailors Don. The Compac seems to be more of a motor sailer to me than a boat that you could enjoy sailing in any breeze. Certainly has good accommodation but is this what you have in mind in a yacht. The majority of people if they were honest just day sail their boats and spend the odd night aboard. The point about headroom is certainly valid, that and an inboard diesel will transform your sailing experience. The Swanson 28 is Australia's version of the Compac 27, http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SWANSON-28-CRUISING-YACHT-LOADS-OF-EXTRAS-Sailing-Yachting-/261254091313?pt=AU_Boats&hash=item3cd3f51231
I have never sailed one but have had a look inside. They would have similar sailing abilities.

Don't worry too much about the age of what's available but go for quality. Well fitted out 30 footer with a furling headsail, lazy jacks and a comfortable cockpit with all the controls back to the cockpit. I'm guessing we are in the same age bracket Don. Doven 30,SS30,Currawong,Carter30. The list is endless. Enjoy your search.