Marine Batteries Shipped to Thousand Islands, NY
The Thousand Islands are a cluster of more than 1,800 islands in the St. Lawrence River where it leaves Lake Ontario, straddling the U.S.-Canada border. Clayton and Alexandria Bay are the main New York boating towns.
Boaters in Thousand Islands 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.
Boating around Thousand Islands
The St. Lawrence Seaway channel runs through the islands, with large freighters passing close to small boats. Clayton is home to the Antique Boat Museum, and Alexandria Bay is near Boldt Castle on Heart Island. Current in the river is strong, and channels are well marked.
The river freezes in winter, and boats are hauled from fall to spring. Before storage, charge batteries and remove them or use a maintainer.
What people run and fish for in Thousand Islands
Muskellunge, northern pike, smallmouth bass and walleye. Antique wooden boats, pontoons and fishing boats are common.
Choosing the right battery
Walleye and multi-species boats
Multi-species boats on the St. Lawrence River usually run a bow-mount trolling motor, a kicker motor and a big main engine. Lithium trolling batteries save weight and provide steady power.
Pontoons and tritoons
Most pontoons on the St. Lawrence River 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.
Center consoles and offshore boats
Offshore boats depend on their batteries more than any other boat on the St. Lawrence River: 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.
Seasons and storage
Strong current means trolling motors work hard. Size batteries for the conditions.
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.
Freight and delivery to NY
- 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 Thousand Islands. Click through for current price and specs.
- Lithium Rhino 24V 100Ah Marine LiFePO4 IP67 Conversion Kit (24V 100Ah LiFePO4)
- Dakota Lithium DL+ 12V 60Ah Dual Purpose, 1000 CCA LiFePO4 Battery (12V 60Ah LiFePO4, 1000 CCA, Group 24 footprint, 16.5 lb)
- Interstate 31M-AGM 12V Group 31M AGM Dual Purpose Marine Battery – 925 CCA (12V 100Ah AGM, 925 CCA, Group 31M footprint)
- 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-A 12V Group 27M AGM Dual Purpose Marine Battery – 750 CCA (12V 90Ah AGM, 750 CCA, Group 27M footprint)
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Lithium Rhino
Lithium Rhino 24V 100Ah Marine LiFePO4 IP67 Conversion Kit
$1,299.00or 4 interest-free payments of $324.75
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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 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 36V 50Ah Essential Series LiFePO4 Battery (1.92kWh)
$749.00or 4 interest-free payments of $187.25
FAQ
Do I need a heated lithium battery for Thousand Islands?
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.
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 Thousand Islands?
Yes. Lithium batteries over $150 ship free by curbside truck freight to addresses in the lower 48 states, including Thousand Islands.
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.
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