Solar 470 SJT with Mercury 50/35 Motor
Up to 4 passengers
★★★★★★★★★★5.0· 2 reviewsA compact, agile inflatable jet boat built for shallow rivers, light-to-moderate loads, and fast deployment. The proven North Slope workhorse — Mercury 50/35 jet for braided, shallow rivers. This boat comes with: Battery Operated Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Pump Two 12-gallon fuel tanks USCG Safety Equipment Four life jackets Tool kit Battery Throwable cushion Two oars
Specifications
- Length
- 15.42 ft
- Beam (width)
- 6.40 ft
- Cargo capacity
- 1,763 lbs
- Motor
- Mercury 50/35 Jet
Cargo load calculator
Max 1,000 lbsAdd up your passengers, fuel, and gear for the Solar 470 SJT with Mercury 50/35 Motor to see what capacity is left.
Total load
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Remaining
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A planning estimate only — actual safe load depends on water, weather, and how it's distributed. When in doubt, ask us.
Best for
- North Slope braided rivers
- Medium-weight DIY hunts
- Shallow technical water
- Gear/camp transport
Renter reviews
★★★★★★★★★★5.0· 2 reviews- ★★★★★★★★★★August 2026
If you're headed to Alaska on a DIY hunt, do yourself a favor and rent from AKventure Rentals. We used one of their jet boats for a caribou hunt, and I honestly can't say enough good things about them. From the minute we picked up the boat, they treated us right. They made sure we knew the boat inside and out and genuinely wanted us to have a successful hunt—not just rent us a boat and send us on our way. The biggest thing that sold me was what happened when we broke down miles from anywhere in the middle of the river. We fired up the Starlink, gave them a call, and instead of telling us we were out of luck, they stayed on the phone and walked us through the problem until we had it fixed. Before long, we were back on step and chasing caribou instead of worrying about getting stranded. That kind of service is worth its weight in gold when you're way back in the Alaskan bush. Good equipment is easy to find. Good people aren't. These guys genuinely care about their customers and want your hunt to be a success. If I ever make another trip north, there won't even be a question who I'm renting from. Thanks again for helping make a hunt I'll never forget.
— Matthew C.
- ★★★★★★★★★★July 2026
Great equipment great service … plan many more trips with these folks
— Samuel A.