To actually be able to see and touch the wood that very likely could be from the Ark is a giant leap ahead in supporting the fact that the story of Noah did actually happen. And why would that discovery be so important? Because of all the stories in the Bible that non-Christians and week Christians doubt the most, Noah's Ark is near the top of the list. Find evidence that there was a giant boat in the mountains of Ararat matching the size described in the Bible, and its will be a major wake-up call for millions, who will have to look at the Bible as more than just a collection of ancient folk tales - but a true recording of events that actually happened.
But still you will have doubters. They could find the ships log itself, with a feeding schedule for the animals, and fossilized piles of zoo doo and you will not shake awake those asleep.
Randall Price is a good guy, honest and truthful, he has no reason to lie on this one and everything to gain if it were 'truly' the ark so I kinda have to go with him on this one - even though it IS disappointing to say the least.
Which only goes to prove I guess that should someday the real ark be discovered its going to be a case of trust but verify.
I agree with you though that you could find it, have it 100% proven, a ship's log, etc. etc. and many would still not believe. Sad but true.