Marine Air Conditioning & Refrigeration - Hawthorne Marine - Sales, Service, Repairs, in Fort Lauderdale Florida - hard to find parts - specials on boat, yacht, marine air conditioning & refrigeration.
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
35 years
What is your primary product or service?
Service, Install, Sales, custom design, Rebuild and recondition all brands of Marine Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
I specialize in freezers, bait freezers, fish holds and rebuilds.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
I went to air conditioning trade school and electronics. I helped write the first testing exams for the abyc. I first started by building customs ice machines for the fishing industries in the late 70's and early 80's.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
I offer a great knowledge in the trade. Iv'e work on private, commercial and military vessels for over 35 years. I repair units instead of just condemning them because of my ability to service. I have a stocked warehouse of hard to find and obsolete parts. I can rebuild your old unit or customize a system. I offer personalized service where the owner does the work, not a technician.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
I have one location I am a one man band and do not intend of expanding. I do all the work myself and use a helper if needed.
Provide detailed directions to your location
At the intersection of Andrews avenue and state road 84 at the West marine you would travel south on Andrew ave until you arive at 29 st.
We are located on the South East corner at 180 Se 29 Street 33316
What type of payments do you accept?
All types
Which areas do you service?
Adventure North to deerfield beach
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Jeff hawthorne
What are your hours of operation?
Not restricted
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
A reference