Marine Batteries Shipped to Solomons, MD

Solomons, on a small island at the mouth of the Patuxent River, is one of the busiest boating towns on Maryland’s stretch of the Chesapeake Bay, and a regular stop for cruising sailors.

We don’t have a shop in Solomons. Marine Battery Source is an online store, and we ship to Solomons 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.

The water around Solomons

Back Creek and Mill Creek are lined with marinas and boatyards, and the Patuxent River offers protected anchorages and long runs upriver. The Calvert Marine Museum and the Drum Point Lighthouse are on the waterfront, and Naval Air Station Patuxent River lies across the river. The Thomas Johnson Bridge crosses the Patuxent just north of town.

Most boats are hauled or winterized from late fall to spring. Charge batteries before storage and use a maintainer.

Fishing near Solomons

Rockfish (striped bass), bluefish, spot, croaker and cobia are fished in the bay, and charter boats run from the island. Sailboats, cruisers and center consoles fill the marinas.

Recommended setups

Sailboats and cruisers

Sailboats and cruisers in Solomons rely on a house bank for lights, refrigeration, instruments and an autopilot, plus a starting battery for the auxiliary engine. A bank of 6V golf-cart batteries wired in series is a traditional choice; lithium banks like the EPOCH 12V 300Ah or Battle Born 100Ah give more usable capacity and recharge faster from solar or the engine.

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 Solomons owners add a lithium house battery so the electronics never touch starting power. Check your engine maker’s cranking amp requirement before you choose.

Flats skiffs and bay boats

Most bay boats on the Patuxent River 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.

Climate, storage and winterizing in Solomons

Cruising sailboats need house banks sized for refrigeration, instruments and autopilots. If you switch to lithium, check your charger and alternator.

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.

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.

Getting your battery to Solomons

• 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 Solomons boats

A few batteries that suit the boats we see from Solomons. Click through for current price and specs.

• 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)

Questions from Maryland boaters

Do I need a heated lithium battery for Solomons?

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.

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.

Do you have a store or installer in Solomons?

No. We ship to Solomons 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.

Other Maryland shipping locations

• Deep Creek Lake, MD
• Ocean City, MD
• Annapolis, MD

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

Battery guides

• Saltwater Corrosion Prevention for Marine Batteries and Connections
• Winter Storage for Marine Batteries: Lithium, AGM and Flooded
• Heated Lithium Batteries and Cold-Weather Charging
• How to Size a House Battery Bank for Overnights on Your Boat