Like a lot of people my feelings are conflicted. I think CR, as it works now, is not implemented well and hurts the pacing and fun of the game. It's also counterinutitive. (60% CR is good and represents better then average performance.) If someone told me they were 60% ready for a fight, I'd tell them that they should get that last 40% before they go throwing punches.
I love the idea of complicated systems, however. I don't want CR removed so much as I'd like to see it replaced by Ship Condition, Crew Condition and Ammo.