 In addition to the $65,000 (approximately $ today) 180-ton replica of the "Mayflower" that was set on a mechanism to simulate it being on rough seas, Ray also had full sized log cabins built solely for exterior shots.By the end of filming, Ray had invested all of his saving, nearly $2 million (approximately $ today), and borrowed additional funds at a 30% interest rate to finish the film.The film's final budget was estimated at $3 million (approximately $ today).