2005 Lifetimer 3540

2005 Lifetimer 3540 Offshore PilothouseHeavy-Welded Alaska Fishing Machine

Volvo Penta D6-350 Diesel • DuoProp Drive • Yamaha 25HP High-Thrust Kicker • 240-Gallon Fuel Capacity

Located in Tenakee Springs, Alaska

Serious buyers may be accommodated with a demonstration run in Juneau or another nearby Southeast Alaska location. Transportation assistance may also be available to qualified purchasers.

Some boats are built to look rugged at the dock. This one was built to leave the dock when the weather is less than perfect—and stay out long enough to fill the fish boxes.

The Lifetimer 3540 is a heavily constructed, welded-aluminum offshore pilothouse designed for the conditions serious Alaska fishermen actually encounter: cold spray, changing weather, long runs, remote anchorages, heavy gear and rough water.

At approximately 35 feet overall with a 10'6" beam, this boat delivers the combination experienced Alaska boaters look for:

• Diesel power and substantial cruising range

• High freeboard and a deep-V offshore hull

• A protected, heated pilothouse

• A large, self-bailing working cockpit

• Forward and aft control stations

• Salmon, halibut, crab and shrimp equipment

• Backup propulsion and an unusually valuable inventory of spare parts

The owner puts it plainly:

“This boat really catches fish and rides like a dream in 3–5-foot seas.”

This is not a polished harbor cruiser pretending to be a fishing boat. It is an Alaska-proven fishing platform with the range, protection, redundancy and working layout to pursue fish far beyond the harbor entrance.

Diesel Power, Range and Redundancy

Primary power is provided by a Volvo Penta D6-350 diesel coupled to a Volvo DuoProp sterndrive. With approximately 2,300 hours, the D6 provides the torque, fuel economy and dependable performance offshore operators value on long runs.

Main Engine

• Volvo Penta D6-350 diesel

• 350 horsepower

• Volvo DuoProp drive

• Approximately 2,300 hours

• Twin fuel tanks

• 240 gallons total fuel capacity

The large fuel capacity is particularly important in Southeast Alaska, where the best fishing, hunting and cruising grounds are often a substantial distance from the nearest fuel dock.

Kicker and Backup Propulsion

• Yamaha 25HP High-Thrust kicker

• Bluetooth steering integration

• Tailfin steering system

• Well suited for precise trolling

• Provides valuable auxiliary propulsion offshore

For the dedicated salmon fisherman, the high-thrust Yamaha allows the main diesel to be shut down while trolling and provides the low-speed control needed to work gear properly.

Remote-Area Spares

Included with the boat:

• Spare lower unit for the main engine

• Brand-new Yamaha 25 lower unit, still in the box

• Two spare starter motors for the main engine

In remote Alaska, spare parts are not clutter—they are insurance. This inventory could prevent a mechanical problem from ending a trip or leaving the boat waiting weeks for parts to arrive.

Heavy-Welded Lifetimer Construction

Lifetimer boats are known in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest for substantial welded-aluminum construction and serious offshore hulls.

This 3540 presents as the real thing: high-sided, heavily built and designed around strength, protection and usability rather than flashy finishes.

Construction and exterior features include:

• Heavy-duty welded-aluminum hull

• Deep-V offshore configuration

• High bow and substantial freeboard

• Wide 10'6" beam

• Fully enclosed aluminum pilothouse

• Welded aluminum hardtop

• Extended roof over the aft working deck

• Self-bailing cockpit

• Welded handrails throughout

• Wide side-deck access

• Swim-step boarding door

• Commercial-style, easy-maintenance finish

The high sides create a secure cockpit for working fish and gear, while the enclosed pilothouse provides real protection when the wind comes up and the temperature drops.

The owner reports excellent performance in 3–5-foot seas. Any buyer should independently evaluate the vessel and its suitability for the conditions and waters in which it will be operated.

A Cockpit Built to Fish

The aft deck is not filled with upholstered seating or decorative features. It is an open, practical working area designed for fishermen who need room to rig rods, clear lines, handle a halibut, stack pots and wash everything down afterward.

Fishing and Cockpit Equipment

• Large self-bailing aft deck

• Extended welded-aluminum overhead cover

• Rear helm and engine controls

• Lowrance HDS9 at the aft station

• Two Scotty electric downriggers

• Crab-pot puller

• Hardtop-mounted rod storage

• Multiple rod holders

• Deck washdown system

• Storage for life jackets and buoys

• Swim-step access door

• Excellent visibility aft while trolling or docking

The aft helm is a major advantage for a hands-on fisherman. It allows the operator to control the boat while watching the gear, adjusting the trolling line, backing down, docking or maneuvering around pots.

For Southeast Alaska, the layout is particularly well suited to:

• Trolling for king, coho and chum salmon

• Jigging and anchoring for halibut

• Pulling crab and shrimp pots

• Transporting hunting and camping equipment

• Multi-day trips to remote fishing grounds

Navigation and Electronics

The boat is equipped with navigation electronics at both the forward helm and aft control station.

Forward Helm

• Simrad GPS/chartplotter

• Simrad radar

• Full helm instrumentation

• VHF marine radio

Aft Station

• Lowrance HDS9 GPS/chartplotter

• Rear engine controls

• Excellent visibility over the fishing deck

Additional Equipment

• Handheld VHF radio

• Guest Pro battery charger

• Heavy-duty portable battery charger

• Four-battery system

Radar, dual navigation stations and redundant VHF capability add practical value in fog, rain, darkness and the confined waterways common throughout Southeast Alaska.

Warm, Dry Pilothouse

When the weather turns, the crew can step inside a fully enclosed pilothouse with broad windows, good visibility and heat.

Interior features include:

• Enclosed aluminum pilothouse

• Suspension helm seating

• Wide side windows

• Dinette and seating area

• Convertible sleeping space

• Large forward V-berth

• Escape hatch above the berth

• Extensive storage

• Stainless-steel sink

• Freshwater system

The interior is straightforward, durable and easy to maintain. It provides the necessities for overnight fishing trips without sacrificing the working-boat character that makes this vessel so appealing.

Heat, Cooking and Overnight Capability

• Wallas diesel cooktop

• Red Dot forced-air cabin heater

• Stainless-steel sink

• 55-gallon freshwater tank

• Convertible dinette berth

• Large forward V-berth

The Red Dot heater is especially valuable for early-season fishing, late-season hunting and wet-weather runs. Being able to get the crew warm and dry is not a luxury in Alaska—it can determine how long and how safely the boat remains operational.

Head and Plumbing

• Enclosed portable toilet

• Drain and sump-pump arrangement for a sun shower

• 55-gallon freshwater system

• Flojet deck-wash pump

Ground Tackle

• Maxwell 12-volt anchor windlass

• 33-pound Bruce anchor

• 60 feet of chain

• 240 feet of rode

This setup provides the equipment needed for fishing on the hook, overnighting in protected anchorages and operating away from established marinas.

Electrical and Pumping Systems

• Four batteries total

• Two house batteries

• Two starting batteries

• Guest Pro battery charger

• Heavy-duty portable charger

• Two Rule 2000 bilge pumps

• Flojet washdown pump

Built for the Way Alaskans Use Boats

This Lifetimer would be an excellent platform for the serious owner who wants one boat capable of handling multiple missions:

• Offshore salmon and halibut fishing

• Crabbing and shrimping

• Remote hunting trips

• Multi-day fishing expeditions

• Family cruising

• Cabin and lodge transportation

• Remote-property support

• Pacific Northwest cruising

• Potential charter-style operation, subject to applicable inspection and licensing requirements

Why This Boat Deserves a Serious Look

A knowledgeable Alaska fisherman will recognize where the value lies:

• Heavy welded-aluminum construction

• Diesel economy and torque

• 240 gallons of fuel

• High-thrust trolling kicker

• Forward and aft helm stations

• High freeboard and protected cockpit

• Heated, enclosed pilothouse

• Large, uncluttered fishing deck

• Downriggers and pot puller already installed

• Overnight accommodations

• Meaningful backup systems and spare parts

Reproducing a boat of this size, construction and equipment level today would be an expensive undertaking. More importantly, many newer recreational boats simply are not built with this same workboat-first philosophy.

This is a boat for the fisherman who watches the forecast but does not expect perfect weather. The fisherman who runs far enough to appreciate diesel range. The fisherman who understands why a spare lower unit, a second helm, a heated cabin and 240 gallons of fuel matter.

It is not a floating condominium.

It is a heavily built, diesel-powered Alaska fishing machine—ready to troll the coast, work the banks, pull pots and bring the crew home warm.