good afternoon.
your money. your choice..........however, a 250 on any boat, for newby is a lot....!!!!!!, might try a used boat with a 150 for at least a year and get lots of seat time,,,,learn to used a hot foot, trim, etc........a 150 on a 18, 18.5ft. will almost touch 60........depending on load.........practice, practice, practice.
lot can happen at 65-70 plus real quick...........life jackets or PFD's pls.........
here's mine.........68.1 on gps.............sweet for me but i've been fishing 40+ yrs..........just saying......the ZX package is pretty damn good..........
NO chine walking..........one handed........2016 zx200, the SHO is a monster....hole shot is great
good luck,
PURA VIDA,
bluebonnet2