Marine Batteries Shipped to St. Clair Shores, MI
St. Clair Shores is on the west shore of Lake St. Clair, just northeast of Detroit, and its Nautical Mile along Jefferson Avenue is lined with marinas, boat dealers and waterfront restaurants.
Boaters in St. Clair Shores 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.
St. Clair Shores waterways
Lake St. Clair is a broad, shallow lake between the St. Clair River, which brings water down from Lake Huron, and the Detroit River, which carries it on to Lake Erie. Canals in St. Clair Shores lead to private docks, and Anchor Bay and Lake St. Clair Metropark lie to the north.
Because the lake is shallow, it gets choppy fast, and freighters run the shipping channel through the middle. Boats are hauled in winter, and the lake often freezes.
Recommended setups
Freshwater fishing boats
Bass boats on Lake St. Clair 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.
Twin-engine and offshore boats
Offshore boats depend on their batteries more than any other boat on Lake St. Clair: 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.
Pontoons and tritoons
Most pontoons on Lake St. Clair 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.
Typical boats around St. Clair Shores
The lake is one of the best smallmouth bass and muskie fisheries in the country, and it hosts major bass tournaments. Walleye and perch are popular too.
Seasons and storage
Tournament bass boats run trolling motors for hours on end, so pick batteries that match your motor’s voltage and replace them as a matched set.
Great Lakes water can get rough fast, so secure batteries well and use vibration-resistant AGM or lithium batteries.
The Great Lakes have a boating season from spring to fall, with cold, icy winters. Most boats are hauled and shrink-wrapped. Before storage, charge batteries fully and remove them or connect a maintainer. Lithium batteries hold their charge well over winter, but standard lithium should only be charged above freezing.
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.
- 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
A few batteries that suit the boats we see from St. Clair Shores. Click through for current price and specs.
- EPOCH 24V 60Ah Pro Series LiFePO4 Battery (1.54kWh) (24V 60Ah LiFePO4, Group 27 footprint, 30 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)
- EPOCH 36V 50Ah Essential Series LiFePO4 Battery (1.92kWh) (36V 50Ah LiFePO4, Group 31 footprint, 35 lb, internal heating for cold charging)
- Interstate 27M-AGM 12V Group 27M AGM Dual Purpose Marine Battery – 850 CCA (12V 85Ah AGM, 850 CCA, Group 27M footprint)
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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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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 36V 50Ah Essential Series LiFePO4 Battery (1.92kWh)
$749.00or 4 interest-free payments of $187.25
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a heated lithium battery for St. Clair Shores?
Only if you plan to charge in freezing weather. Standard lithium batteries should not be charged below 32°F. Batteries with internal heating, like several EPOCH models and the Dakota Lithium DL+ 135Ah, warm themselves before charging. For normal spring-to-fall use with winter storage, a standard lithium battery is fine.
Is lithium shipping really free to St. Clair Shores?
Yes. Lithium batteries over $150 ship free by curbside truck freight to addresses in the lower 48 states, including St. Clair Shores.
Do you have a store or installer in St. Clair Shores?
No. We ship to St. Clair Shores 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.
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.
Nearby locations
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