Marine Batteries Shipped to Annapolis, MD
Annapolis, Maryland’s capital and home of the U.S. Naval Academy, calls itself America’s Sailing Capital. Its harbor, Ego Alley, is the heart of a city built around boats.
We don’t have a shop in Annapolis. Marine Battery Source is an online store, and we ship to Annapolis and the rest of Maryland. 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.
Where Annapolis boaters launch and cruise
The Severn River runs past the Naval Academy into the Chesapeake Bay, and Spa Creek and Back Creek are lined with marinas, yacht clubs and moorings. The South River and Magothy River are nearby, and the Bay Bridge crosses the bay just north of town. Annapolis hosts major sailboat and powerboat shows every fall.
Most Annapolis boats are hauled or winterized from late fall to spring. Before storage, charge batteries fully and remove them or use a maintainer.
Choosing the right battery
Sailboats and cruising boats
If your sailboat on the Severn River uses a lot of power at anchor, lithium is worth a look. It provides more usable capacity per pound and accepts charge faster. Before you switch, check that your alternator, charger and solar controller support lithium.
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 Annapolis 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
In Annapolis, 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.
What people run and fish for in Annapolis
Sailing dominates, from Wednesday-night racing to cruising, and rockfish, perch and blue crabs are popular with anglers. Sailboats, cruisers and center consoles fill the harbors.
Seasons and storage
Sailboats need house banks sized for instruments, autopilots and refrigeration. If you switch to lithium, check your charger and alternator.
Standard lithium batteries should not be charged below freezing. If you plan to charge in cold weather, choose a lithium battery with internal heating, or charge only when temperatures are above freezing.
The Mid-Atlantic has a real boating season, from spring through fall, and most boats are hauled or laid up for winter. Before winter storage, charge batteries fully and either remove them or keep them on a maintenance charger. Lead-acid batteries can freeze if left discharged.
How shipping to Annapolis works
- 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.
Products to start with
Good starting points for Annapolis boats:
- EPOCH 12V 300Ah Essential Series LiFePO4 Battery (3.84kWh) (12V 300Ah LiFePO4, Group 31 footprint, 58 lb, internal heating for cold charging)
- 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)
- Battle Born 100Ah 12V GC2 LiFePO4 Deep Cycle Batteries (12V 100Ah LiFePO4, Group GC2 footprint, 31 lb)
- Interstate 27M-AGM 12V Group 27M AGM Dual Purpose Marine Battery – 850 CCA (12V 85Ah AGM, 850 CCA, Group 27M footprint)
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EPOCH
EPOCH 12V 300Ah Essential Series LiFePO4 Battery (3.84kWh)
$1,249.00or 4 interest-free payments of $312.25
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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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Battle Born
Battle Born 100Ah 12V GC2 LiFePO4 Deep Cycle Batteries
Price range: $799.00 through $1,049.00or 4 interest-free payments from $199.75
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Annapolis shipping FAQ
Do I need a heated lithium battery for Annapolis?
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.
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.
Do you have a store or installer in Annapolis?
No. We ship to Annapolis 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.
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.
More of Maryland
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