Marine Batteries Shipped to Cape May, NJ
Cape May is at the southern tip of New Jersey, between the Atlantic and Delaware Bay, with one of the largest commercial fishing ports on the East Coast.
Boaters in Cape May 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.
What people run and fish for in Cape May
Striped bass, flounder, tuna and offshore canyon fishing. Whale and dolphin watching is popular.
Boating around Cape May
Cape May Harbor connects to the Atlantic through Cold Spring Inlet and to Delaware Bay through the Cape May Canal. Marinas, charter docks and the commercial fleet line the harbor.
Cape May’s Victorian town is a popular summer destination, and the harbor is busy with charter, commercial and private boats. Delaware Bay offers fishing for weakfish and striped bass, and the canyons offshore hold tuna and marlin. The Cape May-Lewes Ferry crosses the bay. Most local boats come out of the water from late fall to spring, so a full charge and proper winter storage are the start of every season.
Batteries that fit Cape May boats
Twin-engine and offshore boats
Center consoles that run offshore from Cape May 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.
Sailboats and cruisers
Sailboats and cruisers in Cape May rely on a house bank for lights, refrigeration, instruments and an autopilot, plus a starting battery for the auxiliary engine. A bank of 6V golf-cart batteries wired in series is a traditional choice; lithium banks like the EPOCH 12V 300Ah or Battle Born 100Ah give more usable capacity and recharge faster from solar or the engine.
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 Cold Spring Inlet.
Battery care for Cape May boats
Boats are hauled in winter. Charge batteries before storage.
Standard lithium batteries should not be charged below freezing. If you plan to charge in cold weather, choose a lithium battery with internal heating, or charge only when temperatures are above freezing.
The Mid-Atlantic has a real boating season, from spring through fall, and most boats are hauled or laid up for winter. Before winter storage, charge batteries fully and either remove them or keep them on a maintenance charger. Lead-acid batteries can freeze if left discharged.
Freight and delivery to NJ
- 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
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- 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)
- 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)
- 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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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
Frequently asked questions
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.
Is lithium shipping really free to Cape May?
Yes. Lithium batteries over $150 ship free by curbside truck freight to addresses in the lower 48 states, including Cape May.
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 New Jersey shipping locations
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