Marine Batteries Shipped to Erie, PA
Erie is Pennsylvania’s only Great Lakes port, and Presque Isle, a curving sand peninsula, wraps around the city’s harbor to form Presque Isle Bay.
Boaters in Erie 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 Erie
Presque Isle Bay is protected water for sailing, pleasure cruising and perch fishing, while the open lake starts just outside the channel at the tip of the peninsula. Presque Isle State Park has boat launches on the bay side, and marinas and yacht clubs line the city’s bayfront. Elk Creek and other tributaries west of the city feed the lake.
The boating season runs from spring until ice forms, and most boats spend the winter on land.
Boats and fishing in Erie
Walleye and yellow perch are the main draws on the lake, smallmouth bass hold on the rocky structure, and steelhead run up Elk Creek and the other streams in fall and spring, which is why the area is part of what anglers call Steelhead Alley.
Keeping batteries healthy in Pennsylvania
Lake Erie is the shallowest of the Great Lakes, so it builds steep waves fast when the wind picks up. Mount batteries firmly and keep the cranking battery healthy for the run home.
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.
Choosing the right battery
Multi-species boats
Choose deep-cycle batteries for trolling and a strong cranking battery for the main engine on Lake Erie.
Center consoles and offshore boats
Center consoles that run offshore from Erie 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
Many sailboat owners around Lake Erie stay with AGM or flooded batteries for simplicity and cost. Whichever you choose, keep the house bank and starting battery separate, and replace all batteries in a bank at the same time.
Getting your battery to Erie
- 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
A few batteries that suit the boats we see from Erie. Click through for current price and specs.
- Lithium Rhino 24V 100Ah Marine LiFePO4 IP67 Conversion Kit (24V 100Ah LiFePO4)
- 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)
- 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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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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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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EPOCH
EPOCH 36V 50Ah Essential Series LiFePO4 Battery (1.92kWh)
$749.00or 4 interest-free payments of $187.25
FAQ
How should I store my battery over a Pennsylvania winter?
Charge it fully first. Lead-acid and AGM batteries should stay on a maintainer or be topped up every month or two, because a discharged lead-acid battery can freeze and crack. Lithium batteries hold their charge for months; store them around half to full charge, with the battery switch off, somewhere they won’t be charged below freezing.
Is lithium shipping really free to Erie?
Yes. Lithium batteries over $150 ship free by curbside truck freight to addresses in the lower 48 states, including Erie.
Do you have a store or installer in Erie?
No. We ship to Erie 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.
We also ship to
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