Lucky Enough is equipped with a single MerCruiser 5.0 MPI V8 gasoline engine paired with a Bravo III dual prop stern drive.
This engine is sometimes misidentified in listings or casual discussions as a larger 5.7 litre engine. In our case, it is clearly the 5.0 MPI, which is an important distinction for fuel consumption, maintenance, and how the boat is typically used.
The 5.0 MPI provides more than enough power for the way we cruise. It allows the boat to operate efficiently at slow no wake speeds, maneuver confidently around docks and locks, and get up on plane when open water allows. For our usage on the Rideau Canal, this balance is more important than maximum speed.
Paired with the Bravo III drive and the SideShift bow thruster, the single engine setup offers good control in tight spaces while keeping systems simpler than a twin engine configuration. This simplicity was a deliberate factor for us, especially as this is our first cabin cruiser.
This section exists to clearly document the actual engine configuration on Lucky Enough so that performance, fuel use, and operating characteristics discussed elsewhere on the site have a clear and consistent reference point.