Marine Batteries Shipped to Miami, FL
Miami has Biscayne Bay, a shallow, clear bay with Stiltsville and the reefs of Biscayne National Park to the south.
We don’t have a shop in Miami. Marine Battery Source is an online store, and we ship to Miami and the rest of Florida. Lithium batteries over $150 ship free by curbside truck freight to the lower 48. Chargers and accessories ship free when your cart reaches $150. Lead-acid and AGM batteries ship free by curbside truck freight too.
Boats and fishing in Miami
Bonefish and permit on the flats, sailfish and mahi offshore. Center consoles and yachts are common.
The water around Miami
Haulover Inlet and Government Cut are the main outlets to the Atlantic. Biscayne Bay is shallow and grassy in many areas.
Biscayne Bay’s southern half is protected as Biscayne National Park, with clear water, grass flats and coral patch reefs, while the north bay is lined with marinas, causeways and city skyline. Stiltsville, a cluster of historic stilt houses on the flats near Cape Florida, is a well-known landmark. Haulover Inlet is one of the busiest inlets in the area and can get rough when wind opposes the tide.
Choosing the right battery
Center consoles and offshore boats
Center consoles that run offshore from Miami usually have one cranking battery per engine plus a house battery for electronics, pumps and lights. For cranking, a Group 27 or 31 AGM with high marine cranking amps is the common choice. A lithium dual-purpose battery like the EPOCH 172Ah can serve as a house battery and an emergency start, and it weighs a fraction of an equivalent AGM.
Flats skiffs and bay boats
In Miami, a typical inshore setup is a cranking battery for the outboard, two or three deep-cycle batteries for a 24V or 36V trolling motor, and an onboard charger to bring them all back overnight. Lithium is the popular upgrade because it holds full thrust until it is nearly empty and recharges quickly, but a good AGM deep-cycle battery is still a solid, lower-cost choice.
Motor yachts and trawlers
For large boats on Biscayne Bay, house bank capacity is key. Match your bank to your inverter and charger, and replace all batteries in the bank at once.
Seasons and storage
Heat and salt are tough on batteries. Choose sealed AGM or lithium.
Offshore boats here often run big electronics packages. Keep cranking and house circuits separate, and replace batteries as matched sets.
Southeast Florida is hot and humid year round, and boats are used every month. Heat ages batteries faster than anything else, so keep them charged and ventilated.
Freight and delivery to FL
- Free lithium freight: lithium batteries over $150 ship free, curbside, to the lower 48.
- Parts and chargers: free shipping when your cart subtotal is $150 or more.
- Lead-acid and AGM: free curbside truck freight to the lower 48, the same as lithium.
- Curbside means the driver brings the shipment to the end of the truck at your curb or driveway.
- Inside delivery, or hard-to-reach spots like marinas with restricted access, may cost extra, so a home or business address is usually best.
Popular picks
Good starting points for Miami boats:
- Interstate 31M-AGM 12V Group 31M AGM Dual Purpose Marine Battery – 925 CCA (12V 100Ah AGM, 925 CCA, Group 31M footprint)
- EPOCH 36V 50Ah Essential Series LiFePO4 Battery (1.92kWh) (36V 50Ah LiFePO4, Group 31 footprint, 35 lb, internal heating for cold charging)
- EPOCH 12V 460Ah Essential Series LiFePO4 Battery (5.89kWh) (12V 460Ah LiFePO4, Group 8D footprint, 84 lb, internal heating for cold charging)
- Interstate 27M-AGM 12V Group 27M AGM Dual Purpose Marine Battery – 850 CCA (12V 85Ah AGM, 850 CCA, Group 27M footprint)
- Interstate LI31M36V50 36V 50Ah Group 31M Lithium Marine Battery (36V 50Ah LiFePO4, Group 31M footprint)
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Interstate
Interstate 31M-AGM 12V Group 31M AGM Dual Purpose Marine Battery – 925 CCA
$459.95or 4 interest-free payments of $114.99
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EPOCH
EPOCH 36V 50Ah Essential Series LiFePO4 Battery (1.92kWh)
$749.00or 4 interest-free payments of $187.25
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EPOCH
EPOCH 12V 460Ah Essential Series LiFePO4 Battery (5.89kWh)
$1,599.00or 4 interest-free payments of $399.75
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Interstate
Interstate 27M-AGM 12V Group 27M AGM Dual Purpose Marine Battery – 850 CCA
$414.95or 4 interest-free payments of $103.74
FAQ
Do chargers and accessories ship free?
Chargers, accessories and lithium batteries of $150 or less ship free when your cart subtotal is $150 or more. Otherwise a flat shipping rate applies, shown at checkout.
Can you ship to my marina?
We can ship to most addresses, but marinas with restricted access or no way to receive freight may cost extra or need special arrangements. A home or business address is usually easiest. Contact us before you order if you want to ship to a marina.
Do you have a store or installer in Miami?
No. We ship to Miami from our store. Professional installation is a flat $99 per battery ($249 for a 24V or 36V lithium bank) anywhere from Venice to Gainesville, with no travel charge.
We also ship to
See every Florida location on our Florida shipping page, browse all shipping locations, or shop lithium, trolling motor, cranking and charger categories. Full terms are on our shipping policy.