Marine Batteries Shipped to Sturgeon Bay, WI
Sturgeon Bay is the gateway to Door County, the long peninsula between Green Bay and Lake Michigan, and it has been a shipbuilding town for more than a century.
Marine Battery Source ships marine batteries to Sturgeon Bay, WI. There’s no local storefront here, so everything ships from us: lithium batteries over $150 and lead-acid and AGM batteries go free by curbside truck freight, and chargers and accessories are free over $150.
Sturgeon Bay waterways
The Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal cuts across the peninsula, connecting the bay of Sturgeon Bay and Green Bay to Lake Michigan. Shipyards still build and repair large vessels, and marinas, bridges and the waterfront downtown face the bay.
Summer brings cruisers and sailboats up the peninsula to Fish Creek, Ephraim and Sister Bay. Winter is long, and boats are stored for months, so batteries should be fully charged and maintained.
Typical boats around Sturgeon Bay
Door County is famous for smallmouth bass, and Sturgeon Bay is one of the top smallmouth fisheries in the country. Walleye are fished in Green Bay, and salmon and trout in Lake Michigan.
Climate, storage and winterizing in Sturgeon Bay
Bass boats run trolling motors all day, and the bigger boats need cranking batteries that start reliably on cold mornings.
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.
Great Lakes water can get rough fast, so secure batteries well and use vibration-resistant AGM or lithium batteries.
Battery types and sizes for Sturgeon Bay
Twin-engine and offshore boats
Offshore boats depend on their batteries more than any other boat on Sturgeon Bay: 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.
Multi-species boats
Multi-species boats on Sturgeon Bay usually run a bow-mount trolling motor, a kicker motor and a big main engine. Lithium trolling batteries save weight and provide steady power.
Sailboats and cruising boats
If your sailboat on Sturgeon Bay uses a lot of power at anchor, lithium is worth a look. It provides more usable capacity per pound and accepts charge faster. Before you switch, check that your alternator, charger and solar controller support lithium.
Freight and delivery to WI
- 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
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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)
- Lithium Rhino 24V 100Ah Marine LiFePO4 IP67 Conversion Kit (24V 100Ah LiFePO4)
- EPOCH 12V 300Ah Essential Series LiFePO4 Battery (3.84kWh) (12V 300Ah LiFePO4, Group 31 footprint, 58 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)
- EPOCH 36V 50Ah Essential Series LiFePO4 Battery (1.92kWh) (36V 50Ah LiFePO4, Group 31 footprint, 35 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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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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EPOCH
EPOCH 12V 300Ah Essential Series LiFePO4 Battery (3.84kWh)
$1,249.00or 4 interest-free payments of $312.25
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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
Sturgeon Bay shipping FAQ
Do I need a heated lithium battery for Sturgeon Bay?
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.
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.
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.
Nearby locations
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