Marine Batteries Shipped to Port Clinton, OH
Port Clinton calls itself the Walleye Capital of the World, and it sits at the mouth of the Portage River on Lake Erie’s western basin, the gateway to the Lake Erie Islands.
We don’t have a shop in Port Clinton. Marine Battery Source is an online store, and we ship to Port Clinton and the rest of Ohio. 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.
Boating around Port Clinton
The islands lie a short run offshore: South Bass Island with the village of Put-in-Bay, Middle Bass, North Bass and Kelleys Island. Ferries run to the islands from Port Clinton and nearby Catawba Island, and marinas along the Portage River and around Catawba hold a large fleet of fishing boats, cruisers and charter boats.
Put-in-Bay draws crowds of cruisers on summer weekends, and boaters raft up in the harbor for days.
Choosing the right battery
Walleye and multi-species boats
In cold weather around Port Clinton, lithium batteries with internal heating, like the Dakota Lithium DL+ 135Ah or many EPOCH models, warm themselves before charging so they can be charged safely on a cold morning. Standard lithium should not be charged below freezing.
Offshore center consoles
Center consoles that run offshore from Port Clinton 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.
Pontoons and tritoons
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 Portage River.
What people run and fish for in Port Clinton
Walleye are the headline fish, trolled and drifted over the reefs and open water of the western basin from spring through fall, with yellow perch and smallmouth bass close behind. Charter captains run daily trips in season, and many anglers ice fish when the basin freezes.
Keeping batteries healthy in Ohio
The western basin is shallow and can turn rough quickly. A walleye boat runs a cranking battery, a trolling battery bank and electronics, so keep them charged and well secured.
The Great Lakes have a boating season from spring to fall, with cold, icy winters. Most boats are hauled and shrink-wrapped. Before storage, charge batteries fully and remove them or connect a maintainer. Lithium batteries hold their charge well over winter, but standard lithium should only be charged above freezing.
Great Lakes water can get rough fast, so secure batteries well and use vibration-resistant AGM or lithium batteries.
Getting your battery to Port Clinton
- 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 Port Clinton boats:
- Lithium Rhino 24V 100Ah Marine LiFePO4 IP67 Conversion Kit (24V 100Ah LiFePO4)
- 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 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)
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Lithium Rhino
Lithium Rhino 24V 100Ah Marine LiFePO4 IP67 Conversion Kit
$1,299.00or 4 interest-free payments of $324.75
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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 36V 50Ah Essential Series LiFePO4 Battery (1.92kWh)
$749.00or 4 interest-free payments of $187.25
Port Clinton shipping FAQ
How should I store my battery over a Ohio winter?
Charge it fully first. Lead-acid and AGM batteries should stay on a maintainer or be topped up every month or two, because a discharged lead-acid battery can freeze and crack. Lithium batteries hold their charge for months; store them around half to full charge, with the battery switch off, somewhere they won’t be charged below freezing.
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.
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 Port Clinton?
Yes. Lithium batteries over $150 ship free by curbside truck freight to addresses in the lower 48 states, including Port Clinton.
Other Ohio shipping locations
See every Ohio location on our Ohio shipping page, browse all shipping locations, or shop lithium, trolling motor, cranking and charger categories. Full terms are on our shipping policy.