MARINE BATTERY SYSTEMS & INSTALLATION

  Your trusted source for marine, golf cart, powersports, and automotive battery solutions. 

Powering Boats, Cars, Golf Carts & More Across South Florida

 Batteries Etc. is a local battery shop in Fort Lauderdale, FL, built around one job: keeping you powered. Our specialty is marine battery systems and installation, from a single starting battery to a complete house bank on a luxury yacht. We also supply and install batteries for cars and trucks, motorcycles and ATVs, golf carts, RVs, solar systems and commercial equipment.


Visit our shop on SW 3rd Avenue, or let us come to you anywhere in South Florida for diagnostics, repairs and installations.

Battery Solutions for every Application

Marine Battery Services

Battery Installation & Replacement

Battery Installation & Replacement

 Battery banks, upgrades and complete system installations for yachts, sportfishers, sailboats and watercraft. 

Battery Installation & Replacement

Battery Installation & Replacement

Battery Installation & Replacement

The right battery, installed securely, wired correctly and tested, at our shop or at your location.

Battery Diagnostics & Repair

Battery Installation & Replacement

Battery Diagnostics & Repair

We test batteries, charging systems and wiring to find the real cause of weak starts, short run times and dead banks.

Lithium Conversions

Battery Installation & Replacement

Battery Diagnostics & Repair

 Move from lead-acid to lithium for more usable power, less weight and less maintenance.

Golf Cart Lithium Conversions

Golf Cart Lithium Conversions

Golf Cart Lithium Conversions

Better range, performance and reliability for your cart.

Automotive Battery Services

Golf Cart Lithium Conversions

Golf Cart Lithium Conversions

Car, truck and SUV batteries tested, replaced and installed.

Powersports Battery Services

Golf Cart Lithium Conversions

Powersports Battery Services

Dependable power for ATVs, UTVs, motorcycles and watercraft.

RV Battery Services

Golf Cart Lithium Conversions

Powersports Battery Services

House and chassis batteries for the road and the campsite.

Solar Battery Systems

Commercial Battery Solutions

Commercial Battery Solutions

Battery storage matched to your solar setup.

Commercial Battery Solutions

Commercial Battery Solutions

Commercial Battery Solutions

Reliable batteries for work vehicles, equipment and business operations.

Marine Battery Systems Built Around Your Boat

 Salt air, vibration, heat and long stretches at the dock are hard on batteries. A marine battery system has to start your engines, run your electronics and, on larger vessels, power everything from air conditioning to the galley, with no surprises offshore. We help you choose the right batteries and install them correctly the first time.

What we handle:

  • Starting, house, thruster, windlass and generator batteries
  • AGM, GEL, lead-acid and lithium (LiFePO4) options
  • Battery bank upgrades and lead-acid to lithium conversions
  • Chargers, switches, wiring and complete system setup [confirm inverters and shore power]
  • Battery diagnostics, load testing and charging-system checks
  • Luxury yachts, sportfishers, center consoles, sailboats, catamarans and personal watercraft

Which Marine Battery is Right for You?

Trusted Battery Brands, Matched to the Job

How Battery Installation Works

 Simple from the first call to the final test. 

  1. Tell us what you need. Call, email or request a quote. Share your vessel or vehicle, your current batteries and any symptoms you've noticed.
  2. We diagnose and recommend. We test your batteries, charging system and connections, then recommend the right battery type and size for how you actually use it.
  3. Schedule at your location or ours. We come to your boat, dock, marina, home or business, or you can visit our Fort Lauderdale shop.
  4. Professional installation. We remove the old batteries, install and secure the new ones, and complete the wiring, connections and any system upgrades.
  5. Test and hand-off. We verify charging and performance, walk you through your system, and take away your old batteries for proper recycling [confirm policy].

Why boat owners and drivers choose Batteries Etc.

Marine battery specialists

The right battery, not just a battery

Marine battery specialists

Installation on yachts and boats is our primary service, not an afterthought.

We come to you

The right battery, not just a battery

Marine battery specialists

Diagnostics, repairs and installations at your dock, marina, home or business.

The right battery, not just a battery

The right battery, not just a battery

The right battery, not just a battery

 Recommendations based on your loads, vessel and budget.

Trusted brands

Whole-system thinking

The right battery, not just a battery

 Odyssey, Optima, Rolls, Lifeline, Epoch and more. 

Whole-system thinking

Whole-system thinking

Whole-system thinking

 Batteries, charging and wiring have to work together, so we look at the complete system. 

Local and accountable

Whole-system thinking

Whole-system thinking

Customers have questions, you have answers. Display the most frequently asked questions, so everybody benefits.

Serving Fort Lauderdale and all of South Florida

 

Our shop is at 2502 SW 3rd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315. From here we travel across South Florida to reach boat owners, drivers and businesses where they are.

Broward County

 Fort Lauderdale, Dania Beach, Hollywood, Hallandale Beach, Pompano Beach, Deerfield Beach 

Miami-Dade County

 Miami, Miami Beach, Aventura 

Palm Beach County

Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, West Palm Beach

Marine Battery and Battery Service FAQs

 Straight answers to the questions boat owners and drivers ask us most. If yours isn't here, call (954) 980-2288. 

 Yes. Marine battery installation is our main specialty. We install starting, house, thruster and generator batteries on luxury yachts, sportfishers, center consoles, sailboats and other vessels, and we handle the wiring and system setup that goes with them. 

 We come to you. Our team travels to your dock, marina or boatyard across South Florida to run diagnostics, make repairs and complete installations. You can also visit our Fort Lauderdale shop for in-store service. 

 It depends on how you use your boat. AGM is a popular sealed, low-maintenance choice for many vessels. Lithium (LiFePO4) suits heavy daily loads and long cruising, but costs more upfront and needs compatible charging equipment. We recommend the type that fits your loads, space and budget.

 Lifespan depends on battery type, charging and use. As a rough guide, many AGM marine batteries last about four to seven years, and quality lithium can last longer. Heat, deep discharging, long idle periods and a mismatched charger all shorten battery life, and Florida's climate makes each of them more likely. [Client to confirm ranges.] 

 Common signs include slow engine cranking, dimming or resetting electronics, a bank that won't hold a charge overnight, a swollen or cracked case, and corrosion at the terminals. A load test shows the true condition, so call us before you're stuck at the dock.

 Yes. We handle lead-acid to lithium conversions for boats. A conversion usually involves more than swapping batteries: charging sources, wiring protection and monitoring may need updates so the new bank charges safely and performs as expected. We review your system and explain what the conversion involves.

 It depends on the vessel and the scope. Replacing one battery is quicker than installing a new bank or converting to lithium. We confirm the timeline when we review your boat, before any work begins.

 Based in Fort Lauderdale, we serve customers across South Florida, including Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties. Call (954) 980-2288 to confirm service at your marina or address. 

 Yes. Alongside marine work, we provide automotive, powersports, golf cart, RV, solar and commercial battery services, including installation, replacement, diagnostics and repair.

 Call (954) 980-2288, email info@batteriesetc.com or use the quote form. Tell us what you're powering (vessel type and length, vehicle or equipment), what batteries you have now, any symptoms and your location. We'll recommend a solution and schedule your service. 

Need the Right Battery? Contact Us Today.

Better yet, see us in person!

 Phone: (954) 980-2288 ·

 Email: info@batteriesetc.com

Address: 2502 SW 3rd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315

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09:00 am – 05:00 pm

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