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Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN vs Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16
The Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN is 24cm wider. The Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 is 10kg lighter empty and carries 10kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Width: the Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN is 24cm wider.
- Unladen weight: the Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN weighs 10kg more empty.
- Payload: the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 carries 10kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN | Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 500 kg | 500 kg |
| Unladen weight | 160 kg | 150 kg |
| Payload | 340 kg | 350 kg |
| Length | 4.70 m (frame) | 4,195 - 5,880 mm (adjustable) |
| Width | 1.84 m | 1,600 mm |
| Suitable boat length | 4.40 m | 4.60 m |
| Axles | Single, unbraked | - |
Sources: Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN, Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Galaxy SW345PN if...
- you want one that is 24cm wider
The Galaxy SW345PN suits owners of inflatables and small RIBs who want the lightest trailer that still meets EU type approval, since its 500kg gross weight lets many small cars tow it without extra licence categories. Its multi-roller bed is built for a soft or RIB hull rather than a hard-chine motorboat.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Buy or hire the Galaxy SW385M16 if...
- you want one that is 10kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 10kg more
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 SW345PN and the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16?
The Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN is 24cm wider. The Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 is 10kg lighter empty and carries 10kg more. The Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN is a a lightweight single-axle boat trailer from Sun Way's Galaxy range, designed for inflatable and rigid inflatable boats.; 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 SW345PN or the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16?
The Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16. It is 10kg lighter empty than the Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN.
Which carries more, the Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN or the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16?
The Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16, by 10kg.
Can I tow the Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN 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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