Marine Batteries Shipped to Newport, OR
Newport, on the central Oregon coast, sits on Yaquina Bay, home to one of the state’s biggest commercial fishing fleets and the arched Yaquina Bay Bridge.
We don’t have a shop in Newport. Marine Battery Source is an online store, and we ship to Newport and the rest of Oregon. 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.
Boating around Newport
The Yaquina River flows into the bay, and the bar at the mouth can be dangerous. The Coast Guard may restrict bar crossings when conditions are rough. The Hatfield Marine Science Center and the Oregon Coast Aquarium are on the south shore.
Boats here are used year round, so keep batteries charged on shore power. Newport’s bayfront is a working waterfront, with fish processors, seafood restaurants and sea lions resting on the docks. Ocean weather can close the bar for days, so offshore trips are planned around the forecast.
Batteries that fit Newport boats
Twin-engine and offshore boats
Center consoles that run offshore from Newport 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.
Houseboats and cruisers
Many cruising boats around the Yaquina River are upgrading to lithium for faster charging and more usable capacity. Check your charging system first.
Bay boats and flats skiffs
In Newport, a typical inshore setup is a cranking battery for the outboard, two or three deep-cycle batteries for a 24V or 36V trolling motor, and an onboard charger to bring them all back overnight. Lithium is the popular upgrade because it holds full thrust until it is nearly empty and recharges quickly, but a good AGM deep-cycle battery is still a solid, lower-cost choice.
What people run and fish for in Newport
Salmon, halibut, albacore tuna and bottom fish draw anglers offshore, and crabbing is popular in the bay.
Battery care for Newport boats
Bar crossings are hard on batteries, so mount them firmly and keep the cranking battery healthy.
The Pacific Northwest has mild, wet weather year round. Many boats stay in the water all year. Keep batteries charged and terminals clean.
Puget Sound and Columbia River boats deal with salt and current. Secure batteries well.
Freight and delivery to OR
- 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.
Recommended products
A few batteries that suit the boats we see from Newport. 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)
- EPOCH 12V 460Ah Essential Series LiFePO4 Battery (5.89kWh) (12V 460Ah LiFePO4, Group 8D footprint, 84 lb, internal heating for cold charging)
- 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)
- Battle Born 270Ah 12V GC3 LiFePO4 Deep Cycle Batteries (12V 270Ah LiFePO4, Group GC3 footprint, 80.8 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 460Ah Essential Series LiFePO4 Battery (5.89kWh)
$1,599.00or 4 interest-free payments of $399.75
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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 27M-AGM 12V Group 27M AGM Dual Purpose Marine Battery – 850 CCA
$414.95or 4 interest-free payments of $103.74
Questions from Oregon boaters
My boat stays in the water all year in Newport. What should I do about batteries?
Keep the boat on shore power with a smart charger set for your battery chemistry, or use a battery switch to isolate the batteries between trips. Check terminals for corrosion every few months, and test the batteries before the busy season. If you leave the boat unplugged, a lithium battery’s low self-discharge helps it stay ready.
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.
Do you have a store or installer in Newport?
No. We ship to Newport 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.
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.
More of Oregon
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