Mobile Marine Battery Replacement in Hudson, FL

Hudson is a quiet Gulf town on the northern end of Pasco County, known for its canals, its small beach and some of the best scalloping access on this stretch of coast.

We install batteries in Hudson at your dock, the ramp or your driveway. Order online or text us. Installation is a flat $99 per battery ($249 for a 24V or 36V lithium bank); add it on the product page when you order. On lead-acid and AGM batteries, the $18 core charge is waived when you book installation and we take your old battery with us.

Not sure what fits? Browse lithium, trolling motor or cranking batteries, or text us a photo of your current battery.

Boating around Hudson

Hudson Beach and the channel out to the Gulf are the center of local boating, with canal neighborhoods that lead straight to open water. The coast here is very shallow, with marked channels that boaters learn to follow carefully at low tide. North of Hudson, the coast turns toward Aripeka and the Hernando County line.

Boats and fishing on Hudson Beach

Grass flats off Hudson are known for trout, redfish and, in summer, scallops. Further out, hard bottom holds grouper and snapper. Bay boats and shallow-draft center consoles work best on this coast, and pontoons are common for family trips to the flats.

Recommended battery setups

Bay boats and flats skiffs

Most bay boats on Hudson Beach 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.

Twin-engine and offshore boats

Center consoles that run offshore from Hudson 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.

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 Hudson Channel.

Florida conditions and your battery

Low tides and long runs to deeper water mean a dependable cranking battery is a must. Test your starting battery before scallop season, when you’ll be stopping and restarting all day.

There is no real off-season here, so batteries work year round. The bigger risk is heat: a battery in a closed hull or a sunny driveway in July ages much faster than one kept cool. Charge after every trip, keep terminals clean and coated, and turn off the battery switch when the boat sits.

On the shallow Pasco flats, boats spend a lot of time drifting with electronics on. A separate house battery keeps the cranking battery ready for the run home, and a good onboard charger keeps both healthy.

Ordering and scheduling

1. Choose the battery (or ask us by text at (954) 743-0000 if you’re not sure what fits).
2. Add installation on the product page and enter your Hudson ZIP code to confirm it’s in our installation area.
3. We confirm the details with you and set up a time. Want it installed? Installation is a flat $99 per battery ($249 for a 24V or 36V lithium bank); add it on the product page when you order.
4. We install it where the boat is and take the old one away.

Products to start with

Good starting points for Hudson boats, all currently in stock:

• EPOCH 36V 50Ah Essential Series LiFePO4 Battery (1.92kWh) (36V 50Ah LiFePO4, Group 31 footprint, 35 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)
• Dakota Lithium DL+ 12V 60Ah Dual Purpose, 1000 CCA LiFePO4 Battery (12V 60Ah LiFePO4, 1000 CCA, Group 24 footprint, 16.5 lb)
• Interstate LI31M36V50 36V 50Ah Group 31M Lithium Marine Battery (36V 50Ah LiFePO4, Group 31M footprint)
• Interstate 27M-AGM 12V Group 27M AGM Dual Purpose Marine Battery – 850 CCA (12V 85Ah AGM, 850 CCA, Group 27M footprint)

Frequently asked questions

How much is installation?

Installation is a flat $99 per battery ($249 for a 24V or 36V lithium bank), and you can add it on the product page when you order. Questions about your boat’s setup? Text us at (954) 743-0000.

Do you install outside Pasco County?

We install anywhere from Venice to Gainesville, FL, and we ship nationwide.

What should I have ready?

Make sure we can reach the battery compartment and that the boat is accessible at the dock, ramp or driveway. A photo of the current battery label helps us bring the right size.

How do I set up a time?

Text us at (954) 743-0000. Tell us your ZIP code, the boat and where it is, and we’ll set up a time with you. To book installation, add it on the product page for a flat $99 per battery ($249 for a 24V or 36V lithium bank).

Is there a core charge on lead-acid batteries?

Lead-acid and AGM batteries carry an $18 core charge per battery. It is waived when you book installation and we take your old battery.

More of our Florida service area

• Port Richey, FL
• Hernando Beach, FL
• New Port Richey, FL
• Spring Hill, FL

See all towns in Pasco County, or the full Florida mobile service area. Details on shipping and freight are on our shipping page, and our local install page explains how installation works (a flat $99 per battery, $249 for a 24V or 36V lithium bank).

Battery guides

• Florida Heat and Marine Battery Life: How to Make Batteries Last
• Saltwater Corrosion Prevention for Marine Batteries and Connections
• How to Choose a Trolling Motor Battery by Thrust and Voltage
• Cranking vs Dual Purpose vs Deep Cycle: Which Marine Battery Do You Need?