Marine Batteries Shipped to Melbourne, FL
Melbourne sits on the Indian River Lagoon, with the Eau Gallie River and Crane Creek winding through town and Sebastian Inlet to the south.
Marine Battery Source ships marine batteries to Melbourne, FL. There’s no local storefront here, so everything ships from us: lithium batteries over $150 and lead-acid and AGM batteries go free by curbside truck freight, and chargers and accessories are free over $150.
The water around Melbourne
The Indian River Lagoon is the main boating water here, with marinas in downtown Melbourne and Eau Gallie. Sebastian Inlet, about 20 miles south, is the closest Atlantic access and a famous fishing spot.
The lagoon here is wide and shallow, with spoil islands that boaters use for picnics and camping. Eau Gallie and downtown Melbourne both have waterfront parks and marinas. Ballard Park and other city parks along the lagoon have public ramps.
Fishing near Melbourne
Redfish, trout and snook in the lagoon, and snook and tarpon at Sebastian Inlet. Sailboats, pontoons and bay boats are common.
Battery care for Melbourne boats
Lagoon boats spend a lot of time drifting. A separate house battery keeps the cranking battery fresh.
Inlet runs can be rough, so secure batteries well. Boats that sit on lifts between trips benefit from a battery switch or a lithium battery’s low self-discharge.
Florida’s Space Coast and Treasure Coast are warm and humid most of the year, and summer heat is the biggest risk to batteries. Sealed AGM and lithium batteries resist heat and vibration better than flooded batteries.
Battery types and sizes for Melbourne
Flats skiffs and bay boats
For a skiff or bay boat that spends the day poling and creeping along the flats near the Eau Gallie River, trolling motor capacity is the number that matters. Measure your current batteries (group size, voltage and how many) before you order. If you stay with lead-acid, Group 31 deep-cycle batteries give the most runtime per battery; if you move to lithium, one 36V battery wired for your motor makes the system simpler and lighter.
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 Eau Gallie River.
Sailboats
Many sailboat owners around the Eau Gallie River 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.
Shipping details
- 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.
Recommended products
A few batteries that suit the boats we see from Melbourne. Click through for current price and specs.
- EPOCH 36V 50Ah Essential Series LiFePO4 Battery (1.92kWh) (36V 50Ah LiFePO4, Group 31 footprint, 35 lb, internal heating for cold charging)
- Dakota Lithium DL+ 12V 60Ah Dual Purpose, 1000 CCA LiFePO4 Battery (12V 60Ah LiFePO4, 1000 CCA, Group 24 footprint, 16.5 lb)
- EPOCH 12V 300Ah Essential Series LiFePO4 Battery (3.84kWh) (12V 300Ah LiFePO4, Group 31 footprint, 58 lb, internal heating for cold charging)
- Interstate LI31M36V50 36V 50Ah Group 31M Lithium Marine Battery (36V 50Ah LiFePO4, Group 31M footprint)
- 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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EPOCH
EPOCH 36V 50Ah Essential Series LiFePO4 Battery (1.92kWh)
$749.00or 4 interest-free payments of $187.25
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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 12V 300Ah Essential Series LiFePO4 Battery (3.84kWh)
$1,249.00or 4 interest-free payments of $312.25
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Interstate
Interstate LI31M36V50 36V 50Ah Group 31M Lithium Marine Battery
$1,204.95or 4 interest-free payments of $301.24
Frequently asked questions
Is lithium shipping really free to Melbourne?
Yes. Lithium batteries over $150 ship free by curbside truck freight to addresses in the lower 48 states, including Melbourne.
Do you have a store or installer in Melbourne?
No. We ship to Melbourne 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.
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.
Other Florida shipping locations
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