Marine Batteries Shipped to Lake Pleasant, AZ
Lake Pleasant, northwest of Phoenix, is the Valley’s big boating lake, a reservoir on the Agua Fria River inside Lake Pleasant Regional Park.
We don’t have a shop in Lake Pleasant. Marine Battery Source is an online store, and we ship to Lake Pleasant and the rest of Arizona. 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.
Lake Pleasant waterways
New Waddell Dam holds back the lake, which also stores Colorado River water delivered by the Central Arizona Project canal. Pleasant Harbor Marina and Scorpion Bay Marina serve boaters, and launch ramps in the regional park give trailer boaters access. Castle Creek feeds the lake’s northern arm.
Because the lake’s level rises and falls with water deliveries, ramps and shorelines change through the year. Boats here are used in every month, so batteries never get a winter rest. Test them before summer, when heat does the most damage.
Battery types and sizes for Lake Pleasant
Watersports boats
For ski boats on the Agua Fria River, choose a high-CCA AGM cranking battery and add a house battery for the stereo.
Pontoon boats
Most pontoons on Lake Pleasant run a single 12V battery for the engine, stereo, lights and maybe a small trolling motor. That works until the music runs through a long afternoon at anchor. A dual-purpose battery, AGM or lithium, handles both cranking and accessory loads better, and a second battery on a switch keeps starting power in reserve.
Freshwater fishing boats
Bass boats on Lake Pleasant 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.
What people run and fish for in Lake Pleasant
Striped bass, largemouth bass, white bass and crappie are caught. Wake boats, pontoons, ski boats and sailboats share the lake, and weekends are busy year round.
Climate, storage and winterizing in Lake Pleasant
Summer highs often pass 110°F, so heat is the main battery killer. Keep batteries ventilated and charged, and park in shade where you can.
Desert winters are mild, and many boaters use the lakes year round. Keep batteries charged between trips.
Desert lakes get extremely hot in summer, often well over 100°F. Heat shortens battery life, so keep batteries shaded and ventilated, and consider lithium, which handles heat better than lead-acid.
How shipping to Lake Pleasant 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
A few batteries that suit the boats we see from Lake Pleasant. Click through for current price and specs.
- 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
Frequently asked questions
How do I protect my battery from desert heat in Lake Pleasant?
Heat is the biggest threat to marine batteries here. Keep the battery compartment ventilated, park in shade where you can, and keep batteries charged, because a discharged battery ages faster in heat. Sealed AGM and lithium batteries handle heat better than flooded batteries, and most lithium batteries have a battery management system that stops charging if the cells get too hot.
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.
How do lead-acid batteries ship?
Lead-acid and AGM batteries ship free by curbside truck freight to the lower 48, the same as lithium.
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.
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