Marine Batteries Shipped to Santa Cruz, CA
Santa Cruz sits on the north shore of Monterey Bay, and its small-craft harbor, marked by the Walton Lighthouse, is home to fishing boats, sailboats and kayakers.
Boaters in Santa Cruz order from us online and we ship to them. Every lithium battery over $150 and every lead-acid or AGM battery ships free by curbside freight anywhere in the lower 48 states, and parts and chargers ship free on orders of $150 or more.
Boats and fishing in Santa Cruz
Rockfish, lingcod, halibut and salmon in open seasons draw anglers, and whale watching is popular.
The water around Santa Cruz
The harbor mouth fills with sand in winter and is dredged regularly. Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary covers the bay, and Soquel Canyon, a deep submarine canyon, lies offshore. The Santa Cruz Wharf and Capitola are nearby.
Fog and swell can make the harbor entrance tricky, so a reliable cranking battery matters. The harbor is split into a lower harbor near the mouth and an upper harbor reached under the Murray Street bridge. Many boats are small trailerable fishing boats launched at the harbor ramp, and kayakers paddle the kelp beds along West Cliff Drive.
Batteries that fit Santa Cruz boats
Offshore center consoles
Offshore boats depend on their batteries more than any other boat on Santa Cruz Harbor: radar, sonar, chartplotters, livewells and VHF all draw power while drifting over a ledge. Size your house battery for a full day of electronics with the engines off, and keep it isolated from the cranking batteries with a switch or combiner. A multi-bank onboard charger keeps every battery topped up at the dock.
Sailboats and cruising boats
Many sailboat owners around Monterey Bay stay with AGM or flooded batteries for simplicity and cost. Whichever you choose, keep the house bank and starting battery separate, and replace all batteries in a bank at the same time.
Kayaks, canoes and jon boats
For paddlers and small-boat owners on Monterey Bay, lighter is better. Lithium batteries weigh less than half as much as lead-acid batteries of similar usable capacity and are rated for far more charge cycles.
Seasons and storage
Boats here are used year round, so keep batteries charged and check terminals for salt corrosion.
Bay and Delta waters can be rough. Secure batteries well.
Northern California has mild, wet winters and dry summers. Boats are used year round in many areas, but some owners lay up in winter. Keep batteries charged.
Freight and delivery to CA
- 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.
- Curbside means the driver brings the shipment to the end of the truck at your curb or driveway.
- Inside delivery, or hard-to-reach spots like marinas with restricted access, may cost extra, so a home or business address is usually best.
Products to start with
Good starting points for Santa Cruz boats:
- Interstate 31M-AGM 12V Group 31M AGM Dual Purpose Marine Battery – 925 CCA (12V 100Ah AGM, 925 CCA, Group 31M footprint)
- EPOCH 12V 300Ah Essential Series LiFePO4 Battery (3.84kWh) (12V 300Ah LiFePO4, Group 31 footprint, 58 lb, internal heating for cold charging)
- Battle Born 30Ah 12V LiFePO4 Deep Cycle Battery – Base Series (12V 30Ah LiFePO4, 48.6 lb)
- Interstate 27M-AGM 12V Group 27M AGM Dual Purpose Marine Battery – 850 CCA (12V 85Ah AGM, 850 CCA, Group 27M footprint)
- Battle Born 100Ah 12V GC2 LiFePO4 Deep Cycle Batteries (12V 100Ah LiFePO4, Group GC2 footprint, 31 lb)
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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 12V 300Ah Essential Series LiFePO4 Battery (3.84kWh)
$1,249.00or 4 interest-free payments of $312.25
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Battle Born
Battle Born 30Ah 12V LiFePO4 Deep Cycle Battery – Base Series
$249.00or 4 interest-free payments of $62.25
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Interstate
Interstate 27M-AGM 12V Group 27M AGM Dual Purpose Marine Battery – 850 CCA
$414.95or 4 interest-free payments of $103.74
Questions from California boaters
My boat stays in the water all year in Santa Cruz. What should I do about batteries?
Keep the boat on shore power with a smart charger set for your battery chemistry, or use a battery switch to isolate the batteries between trips. Check terminals for corrosion every few months, and test the batteries before the busy season. If you leave the boat unplugged, a lithium battery’s low self-discharge helps it stay ready.
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 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.
Other California shipping locations
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