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| − | In 1958, Rexcraft included among their lineup a 14' "Ranger" and 16' "Crusader" model. In 1959, Rexcraft offered a 16' "Regent" model. | + | In 1958, Rexcraft included among their lineup a 14' "Ranger" and 16' "Crusader" model. In 1959, Rexcraft offered a 16' "Regent" model. |
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| + | Charles McGill, a former [[Lone Star|Lone Star Boats]] engineer and executive moved to Houston in September 1956. An aluminum salesman who was a mutual contact put him in touch with the president of Consolidated General Products who was interested in getting into boat-building. McGill got the operation off the ground by designing several models and hiring another former Lone Star employee to operate the shop. After about a year, he left the company and got into business with Powell Awbrey of Anchortite, Inc. and formed [[Jayhawk|Jayhawk Marine, Inc.]]. | ||
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| + | '''1957 Information''' | ||
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| + | File:Rexcraftb57001.jpg|1957 Rexcraft Brochure, page 1 | ||
| + | File:Rexcraftb57002.jpg|1957 Rexcraft Brochure, page 2 | ||
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File:Rexcrafta58001.jpg|1958 Rexcraft Ad | File:Rexcrafta58001.jpg|1958 Rexcraft Ad | ||
| + | File:Rexcrafta58002.jpg|1958 Rexcraft Article | ||
| + | File:Rexcrafta58003.jpg|1958 Rexcraft Flood Rescue Article | ||
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Latest revision as of 00:29, 21 January 2021
Additional History Needed. Please contact us to edit or contribute to this page.
Rexcraft Boats
Consolidated General Products, Inc.
611 W. 22nd St.
Houston, Texas
In 1958, Rexcraft included among their lineup a 14' "Ranger" and 16' "Crusader" model. In 1959, Rexcraft offered a 16' "Regent" model.
Charles McGill, a former Lone Star Boats engineer and executive moved to Houston in September 1956. An aluminum salesman who was a mutual contact put him in touch with the president of Consolidated General Products who was interested in getting into boat-building. McGill got the operation off the ground by designing several models and hiring another former Lone Star employee to operate the shop. After about a year, he left the company and got into business with Powell Awbrey of Anchortite, Inc. and formed Jayhawk Marine, Inc..
1957 Information
1957 Rexcraft Brochure, page 1
1957 Rexcraft Brochure, page 2
1958 Information
1958 Rexcraft Ad
1958 Rexcraft Article
1958 Rexcraft Flood Rescue Article
