[Gamecock]

...he would say "Hey, that ship sure looks a lot better than what I've got now

Actually, everyone who is elect would say that, not just Calvinistic-Protestants.

The difference comes out when the story is later retold by the Christian who was rescued.

The reprobate would continue to paddle off thinking there is a better boat somewhere else.

[Forest Keeper]

FK: "...he would say "Hey, that ship sure looks a lot better than what I've got now."

Actually, everyone who is elect would say that, not just Calvinistic-Protestants. The difference comes out when the story is later retold by the Christian who was rescued. The reprobate would continue to paddle off thinking there is a better boat somewhere else.

I agree, good point. :)