I've often wondered why someone hasn't attempted to duplicate the ark. I think this is fascinating. As for the scoffers (and we KNOW what happened to the original hecklers...), time will prove the Biblical story of Noah to be true. My hope is that the builder of this replica will be blessed in his efforts to bring lost souls to Christ. It may not be as big as the real thing, but surely his work will at the very least, make people consider the existence of the one true God, and His desire for us to accept the gift of redemption through His prescious Son.