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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. No original literature such as a catalog or ad flyer have been located so far, but will be added here when made available.
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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.  
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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
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File:Rexcraftb57002.jpg|1957 Rexcraft Brochure, page 2
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File:Rexcrafta58001.jpg|1958 Rexcraft Ad
 
File:Rexcrafta58001.jpg|1958 Rexcraft Ad
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File:Rexcrafta58002.jpg|1958 Rexcraft Article
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File:Rexcrafta58003.jpg|1958 Rexcraft Flood Rescue Article
 
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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


1958 Information


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