Marine Batteries Shipped to Lake Mead, NV
Lake Mead, formed by Hoover Dam on the Colorado River, is the largest reservoir in the United States by capacity when full, and it sits just east of Las Vegas inside Lake Mead National Recreation Area.
We don’t have a shop in Lake Mead. Marine Battery Source is an online store, and we ship to Lake Mead and the rest of Nevada. 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.
What people run and fish for in Lake Mead
Striped bass are the main fish, along with largemouth bass and catfish. Cruisers, pontoons, wake boats and fishing boats share the lake.
The water around Lake Mead
Boulder Basin, near Hoover Dam and Boulder City, is the busiest part of the lake, and the Overton Arm reaches north toward Overton. Marinas like Lake Mead Marina at Hemenway Harbor and Callville Bay serve boaters. Water levels have dropped sharply in recent years, and several launch ramps have closed or moved.
Check the National Park Service’s current launch ramp status before you go, since ramps change with lake levels. The lake is big and remote in places, so a healthy cranking battery is essential.
Battery types and sizes for Lake Mead
Center consoles and offshore boats
If you run twin or triple outboards, replace cranking batteries as a matched set. AGM batteries in Group 31 size are a dependable starting choice for big outboards, and many Lake Mead owners add a lithium house battery so the electronics never touch starting power. Check your engine maker’s cranking amp requirement before you choose.
Pontoons and tritoons
Most pontoons on Lake Mead 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.
Ski boats and wake boats
Wake and ski boats on Lake Mead run big stereos, ballast pumps and lights. A strong cranking battery plus a separate house battery for the audio system is the best setup.
Battery care for Lake Mead boats
Summer heat often tops 110°F, so keep batteries ventilated and charged. Wind can build big waves in the afternoon, so batteries need firm mounts.
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.
Desert winters are mild, and many boaters use the lakes year round. Keep batteries charged between trips.
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.
Popular picks
A few batteries that suit the boats we see from Lake Mead. 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)
- Interstate 27M-AGM 12V Group 27M AGM Dual Purpose Marine Battery – 850 CCA (12V 85Ah AGM, 850 CCA, Group 27M footprint)
- Interstate 27M-AGM-A 12V Group 27M AGM Dual Purpose Marine Battery – 750 CCA (12V 90Ah AGM, 750 CCA, Group 27M footprint)
- EPOCH 12V 105Ah Essential Series LiFePO4 Battery (1.34kWh) (12V 105Ah LiFePO4, Group 24 footprint, 22.1 lb, internal heating for cold charging)
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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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Interstate
Interstate 27M-AGM 12V Group 27M AGM Dual Purpose Marine Battery – 850 CCA
$414.95or 4 interest-free payments of $103.74
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Interstate
Interstate 27M-AGM-A 12V Group 27M AGM Dual Purpose Marine Battery – 750 CCA
$279.95or 4 interest-free payments of $69.99
Frequently asked questions
How do I protect my battery from desert heat in Lake Mead?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nearby locations
See every Nevada location on our Nevada shipping page, browse all shipping locations, or shop lithium, trolling motor, cranking and charger categories. Full terms are on our shipping policy.