Marine Batteries Shipped to Grand Isle, LA
Grand Isle is Louisiana’s only inhabited barrier island, a fishing town on the Gulf.
Boaters in Grand Isle 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.
Where Grand Isle boaters launch and cruise
Barataria Bay lies behind the island, and Caminada Pass and Barataria Pass lead to the Gulf.
Grand Isle State Park, at the east end of the island, has a fishing pier and beach access, and the town’s marinas and launches serve charter captains and private boats heading into Barataria Bay or out to the Gulf. The Grand Isle International Tarpon Rodeo, one of the oldest fishing tournaments in the country, is held every summer. Offshore, oil and gas platforms draw red snapper, tuna and other species, and inshore anglers work the marshes for trout and reds. The island is low and exposed, and hurricanes have hit it hard many times, so boats are often moved inland when a storm threatens. Before a storm, charge batteries and switch them off.
Typical boats around Grand Isle
Speckled trout, redfish and offshore fishing.
Seasons and storage
Salt and heat call for sealed batteries.
Hurricane season runs from June through November. Before a storm, charge and disconnect batteries, and if you haul out, store small lithium batteries indoors.
The northern Gulf Coast has long, hot summers and mild winters, with salt air and humidity year round. Heat is the main battery killer, so keep batteries charged and ventilated. Sealed AGM or lithium batteries are a good fit for boats that live in the water or on lifts.
Recommended setups
Bay boats and flats skiffs
Most bay boats on Barataria Bay 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 Grand Isle 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.
Getting your battery to Grand Isle
- 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
Good starting points for Grand Isle boats:
- 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)
- 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)
- Lithium Rhino 36V 65Ah Marine LiFePO4 IP67 Conversion Kit (36V 65Ah LiFePO4)
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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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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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Interstate
Interstate LI31M36V50 36V 50Ah Group 31M Lithium Marine Battery
$1,204.95or 4 interest-free payments of $301.24
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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
FAQ
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 Grand Isle?
No. We ship to Grand Isle 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.
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