Marine Batteries Shipped to Venice, LA

Venice, Louisiana, sits near the end of LA-23 at the bottom of the Mississippi River, the last town before the river’s passes reach the Gulf. It calls itself the Fishing Capital of the World, and few places in the country put boaters closer to both marsh redfish and deep-water tuna.

Marine Battery Source ships marine batteries to Venice, LA. There’s no local storefront here, so everything ships from us: lithium batteries over $150 and lead-acid and AGM batteries go free by curbside truck freight, and chargers and accessories are free over $150.

Venice waterways

Marinas in Venice sit on canals off the river, and from there boats run down the main river and out through the passes, including South Pass and Southwest Pass, or into the vast marsh and bays of the delta on either side. The delta is constantly changing, with shifting cuts, mud lumps and shoals, so experienced captains and up-to-date charts matter. The continental shelf drops off quickly here, putting deep water within a short run of the river mouth.

Venice is remote, and the nearest big towns are an hour or more up the highway. Many boat owners keep the boat in a covered slip or rack storage at a Venice marina and drive down for weekends, so their batteries sit between trips and need to start reliably when they arrive.

Fishing near Venice

Inshore, the delta marsh holds huge numbers of redfish and speckled trout, plus bass in the fresher water near the river. Offshore, boats run to oil and gas platforms and the edge for yellowfin tuna, wahoo, red snapper and, in season, marlin. Big center consoles with twin or triple outboards are the standard offshore boat, and bay boats work the marsh.

Battery types and sizes for Venice

Center consoles and offshore boats

If you run twin or triple outboards, replace cranking batteries as a matched set. AGM batteries in Group 31 size are a dependable starting choice for big outboards, and many Venice owners add a lithium house battery so the electronics never touch starting power. Check your engine maker’s cranking amp requirement before you choose.

Bay boats, skiffs and shallow-water rigs

Most bay boats on the Mississippi River Delta run a 24V or 36V bow-mount trolling motor plus a separate cranking battery for the outboard. A 36V lithium bank, such as a single EPOCH 36V or Interstate 36V battery, replaces three Group 27 or 31 lead-acid batteries and drops well over 100 pounds from the stern, which helps a skiff float shallower. Keep the cranking battery separate so a long day on the trolling motor never leaves you unable to start.

Battery care for Venice boats

Long offshore runs and long days on the water put a premium on separate house and cranking batteries, a multi-bank charger, and batteries replaced as matched sets on multi-engine boats.

Hurricane season runs from June through November. Before a storm, charge and disconnect batteries, and if you haul out, store small lithium batteries indoors.

The northern Gulf Coast has long, hot summers and mild winters, with salt air and humidity year round. Heat is the main battery killer, so keep batteries charged and ventilated. Sealed AGM or lithium batteries are a good fit for boats that live in the water or on lifts.

Getting your battery to Venice

• 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.
• Scheduling: the carrier calls the delivery phone number you give at checkout to set a delivery window. An adult needs to be there to inspect and sign.

In-stock batteries for Venice boats

Good starting points for Venice 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)
• 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)
• EPOCH 12V 172Ah Cranking & Deep Cycle (Dual Purpose) LiFePO4 Battery (12V 172Ah LiFePO4, 1000 CCA, Group 31 footprint, 40 lb)

Questions from Louisiana boaters

Do you have a store or installer in Venice?

No. We ship to Venice 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.

Who schedules the delivery?

The freight carrier calls the delivery phone number you enter at checkout to set up a delivery window. Someone needs to be there to inspect the shipment and sign.

Is lithium shipping really free to Venice?

Yes. Lithium batteries over $150 ship free by curbside truck freight to addresses in the lower 48 states, including Venice.

We also ship to

• Gulf Shores, AL
• Orange Beach, AL
• Grand Isle, LA
• Mandeville, LA

See every Louisiana location on our Louisiana shipping page, browse all shipping locations, or shop lithium, trolling motor, cranking and charger categories. Full terms are on our shipping policy.

Battery guides

• Florida Heat and Marine Battery Life: How to Make Batteries Last
• Saltwater Corrosion Prevention for Marine Batteries and Connections
• Battery Setups for Twin and Triple Outboards
• Marine Battery Switch Basics: 1-2-Both, On-Off and ACRs