Built during C&C's formative years from 1968 to 1971, this 40-footer represents the Canadian builder's early exploration of performance-oriented cruising designs. The Crusader combines traditional cruising proportions with thoughtful engineering details that reflect C&C's growing reputation for creating boats that balanced comfort with sailing ability. With its masthead sloop rig and moderate sail-area-to-displacement ratio of 17.05, the Crusader delivers respectable performance without sacrificing seaworthiness. The keel/centerboard configuration provides versatility for both deep-water sailing and exploring shallow anchorages, while the spade rudder offers responsive handling characteristics. Her fiberglass construction was relatively advanced for the late 1960s, ensuring structural integrity and longevity. The boat's comfort ratio of 35.45 indicates a design that leans toward performance while maintaining reasonable accommodations for extended cruising. Combined with a capsize screening value of 1.7, these numbers suggest the Crusader is well-suited for coastal cruising and short offshore passages. Her 7.17-knot hull speed provides adequate passage-making ability for a cruising boat of this era. Today, the Crusader represents an interesting piece of C&C's developmental history, offering vintage sailing character with the benefit of proven offshore capability.

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