Head to head
Brian James Race Sport vs Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16
The Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 is 920kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Sport is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,580kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Sport weighs 920kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Sport is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Sport carries 1,580kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Sport | Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 500 kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1070kg | 150 kg |
| Payload | up to 1930kg | 350 kg |
| Internal bed | 4.5m / 5.0m / 5.5m long x 2.0m / 2.1m wide | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Length | - | 4,195 - 5,880 mm (adjustable) |
| Width | - | 1,600 mm |
| Suitable boat length | - | 4.60 m |
Sources: Brian James Race Sport, Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Sport if...
- you want one that is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,580kg more
A step up from the basic A Transporter range for racers and dealers who tie cars down often and want a punched deck for extra restraint options. It sits below the Race Transporter range on price while still covering most single-car trailering needs.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Buy or hire the Galaxy SW385M16 if...
- you want one that is 920kg 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 Brian James Race Sport and the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16?
The Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 is 920kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Sport is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,580kg more. The Brian James Race Sport is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a fully punched steel deck; 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 Brian James Race Sport or the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16?
The Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16. It is 920kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Sport.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Sport or the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16?
The Brian James Race Sport, by 1,580kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Sport 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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