Viareggio – July 2005 - For Immediate Release. 10 yachts sold in 6 months = 507 million in contracts After the launch of the new 56m Galaxy, Benetti announces the sale of 10 yachts in the first 6 months of 2005 and confirms its position as one of the world's leading yacht builders. 1. Benetti Tradition 14 – 30 m – was sold in conjunction with Blue Water based in Antibes, France. 2. Benetti Classic 29 – 35m – to be delivered in 2006 to her European owner represented by PB Yachting Cannes, Azimut dealer for France. 3. Benetti Vision 06 – 45m – for delivery spring 2006 was sold early January 2005 in conjunction with Michael Mahan of The Marine Group of Palm Beach, Florida. 4. Benetti Vision 07 – 45m – for delivery spring 2006 was sold early June 2005 in conjunction with Christos Papazis of 5. A contract for the construction of 4 x 59m yachts to be delivered spring and winter 2007 and spring and winter 2008 was recently signed in conjunction with Edmiston & Company, Monaco. 6. Two contracts for the construction of a 57m Andrew Winch profile and interior, and a 59m yacht with an in interior by Redman Witheley. Both vessels are to be Neil Cheston, from Camper & Nicholsons Monaco. For sales information, please contact Mark Cavendish mcavendish@**************** or Fabio Ermetto fermetto@****************