Marine Batteries Shipped to Smith Mountain Lake, VA
Smith Mountain Lake, in the foothills of the Blue Ridge, is Virginia’s second-largest lake, with about 20,600 acres of water and some 500 miles of shoreline. Lake homes and marinas fill its coves, and it is known as the Jewel of the Blue Ridge.
Boaters in Smith Mountain Lake order from us online and we ship to them. Every lithium battery over $150 and every lead-acid or AGM battery ships free by curbside freight anywhere in the lower 48 states, and parts and chargers ship free on orders of $150 or more.
Fishing near Smith Mountain Lake
Striped bass are the signature fish, along with largemouth and smallmouth bass and crappie. On summer weekends, wake boats, pontoons and cruisers fill the main channel. Many boats sit on lifts in covered boathouses at private docks.
Boating around Smith Mountain Lake
Smith Mountain Dam on the Roanoke River forms the lake, which has two main arms: the Roanoke (Staunton) River arm and the Blackwater River arm. Smith Mountain Lake State Park has a public ramp, and marinas around Moneta, Huddleston and Westlake serve boaters. Leesville Lake lies just below the dam.
Choosing the right battery
Wake and ski boats
Wake and ski boats on Smith Mountain Lake run big stereos, ballast pumps and lights. A strong cranking battery plus a separate house battery for the audio system is the best setup.
Pontoon boats
A pontoon spends more time idling and anchored than running, so the engine has little chance to recharge the battery. Plugging in a charger after every trip, or switching to lithium with its faster charge acceptance, keeps a pontoon ready for the next evening cruise around the Roanoke River.
Bass boats and tournament rigs
Bass boats on Smith Mountain Lake usually run a 24V or 36V trolling motor and a separate cranking battery, plus electronics that can draw several amps at the console and bow. Lithium trolling batteries hold full voltage until nearly empty, so the motor doesn’t slow down late in the day, and they save a lot of weight in the back of the boat.
Battery care for Smith Mountain Lake boats
Most Smith Mountain boats come out of the water or are laid up in boathouses over winter. Charge batteries fully before storage and use a maintainer or disconnect them, so a lead-acid battery doesn’t freeze while discharged.
Southern reservoirs get hot in summer, and many boaters use them year round, with a slower season in winter. A boat that sits for a few months should have a maintenance charger or have its batteries disconnected.
If you store your boat over winter, charge batteries fully first. Lithium batteries can sit for months with little loss; lead-acid batteries should be kept on a maintainer.
Getting your battery to Smith Mountain Lake
- 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 Smith Mountain Lake boats
All in stock now. Prices and stock update live on each product page.
- Interstate 31M-AGM 12V Group 31M AGM Dual Purpose Marine Battery – 925 CCA (12V 100Ah AGM, 925 CCA, Group 31M footprint)
- Dakota Lithium DL+ 12V 60Ah Dual Purpose, 1000 CCA LiFePO4 Battery (12V 60Ah LiFePO4, 1000 CCA, Group 24 footprint, 16.5 lb)
- EPOCH 24V 60Ah Pro Series LiFePO4 Battery (1.54kWh) (24V 60Ah LiFePO4, Group 27 footprint, 30 lb, internal heating for cold charging)
- EPOCH 12V 105Ah Essential Series LiFePO4 Battery (1.34kWh) (12V 105Ah LiFePO4, Group 24 footprint, 22.1 lb, internal heating for cold charging)
- Interstate 27M-AGM-A 12V Group 27M AGM Dual Purpose Marine Battery – 750 CCA (12V 90Ah AGM, 750 CCA, Group 27M 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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Dakota Lithium
Dakota Lithium DL+ 12V 60Ah Dual Purpose, 1000 CCA LiFePO4 Battery
$599.00or 4 interest-free payments of $149.75
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EPOCH
EPOCH 24V 60Ah Pro Series LiFePO4 Battery (1.54kWh)
$699.00or 4 interest-free payments of $174.75
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EPOCH
EPOCH 12V 105Ah Essential Series LiFePO4 Battery (1.34kWh)
$549.00or 4 interest-free payments of $137.25
Smith Mountain Lake shipping FAQ
Do I need a heated lithium battery for Smith Mountain Lake?
Only if you plan to charge in freezing weather. Standard lithium batteries should not be charged below 32°F. Batteries with internal heating, like several EPOCH models and the Dakota Lithium DL+ 135Ah, warm themselves before charging. For normal spring-to-fall use with winter storage, a standard lithium battery is fine.
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.
Do you have a store or installer in Smith Mountain Lake?
No. We ship to Smith Mountain Lake 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.
Is lithium shipping really free to Smith Mountain Lake?
Yes. Lithium batteries over $150 ship free by curbside truck freight to addresses in the lower 48 states, including Smith Mountain Lake.
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