Head to head
Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 vs Tickners CP53
The Tickners CP53 is 15kg lighter empty and carries 15kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 weighs 15kg more empty.
- Payload: the Tickners CP53 carries 15kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 | Tickners CP53 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 500 kg | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | 150 kg | 135kg |
| Payload | 350 kg | 365kg |
| Length | 4,195 - 5,880 mm (adjustable) | - |
| Width | 1,600 mm | - |
| Suitable boat length | 4.60 m | - |
| Internal length | - | 1470mm |
| Internal width | - | 865mm |
| Internal height | - | 900mm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16, Tickners CP53. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Galaxy SW385M16 if...
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
Buy or hire the CP53 if...
- you want one that is 15kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 15kg more
Tickners' smallest, lightest box trailer, for buyers who only need occasional light-duty use such as camping trips or small hauls.
Listed by
- Trailer Hire Solutions Ltd - Tunbridge Wells
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 and the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53 is 15kg lighter empty and carries 15kg more. 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.; the Tickners CP53 is a a small unbraked single-axle box trailer from Tickners' CP range..
Which is lighter, the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 or the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53. It is 15kg lighter empty than the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16.
Which carries more, the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 or the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53, by 15kg.
Can I tow the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 or the Tickners CP53 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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