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Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 vs Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16
The Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 is 40kg lighter empty. The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is 21cm wider and is 51cm (1.5ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 weighs 40kg more empty.
- Width: the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is 21cm wider.
- Length: the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is 51cm (1.5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 | Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 500 / 600 / 650 / 750 kg (modular rating) | 500 kg |
| Unladen weight | 190 kg | 150 kg |
| Payload | up to 560 kg | 350 kg |
| Length | 470 - 600 cm | 4,195 - 5,880 mm (adjustable) |
| Width | 181 cm | 1,600 mm |
| Suitable boat length | up to 4.80 m | 4.60 m |
| Axles | Single, unbraked | - |
Sources: Sun Way Galaxy G510M16, Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Galaxy G510M16 if...
- you want one that is 21cm wider
- you want one that is 51cm (1.5ft) longer
The Galaxy G510M16 suits owners of small motorboats up to about 4.8m, using a multi-roller bed rather than bunks so the hull can be winched on and off easily at a slipway. Its modular rating up to 750kg gross weight lets an owner choose the plate that matches their towing licence.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Buy or hire the Galaxy SW385M16 if...
- you want one that is 40kg lighter empty
The Galaxy SW385M16 suits owners of small motorboats who need some flexibility in trailer length, since its adjustable frame extends to suit different hull lengths up to about 4.6m. Its sliding galvanised axle lets the owner fine-tune nose weight for safer towing behind a smaller car.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 and the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16?
The Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 is 40kg lighter empty. The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is 21cm wider and is 51cm (1.5ft) longer. The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is a a single-axle multi-roller boat trailer from French manufacturer Sun Way, built for launching and recovering small motorboats.; the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 is a a small adjustable-length boat trailer in Sun Way's Galaxy range, with a sliding axle to help balance the load when towing..
Which is lighter, the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 or the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16?
The Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16. It is 40kg lighter empty than the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16.
Can I tow the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 or the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 on a car licence?
Yes, as far as the licence goes. Both are rated at or under 3,500kg gross, and a car (B) licence has covered towing up to 3,500kg since 16 December 2021. Your car still has to be rated to tow the loaded weight - check the handbook or the VIN plate.
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