Unless you are planning on leaving your boat open to the elements, just use a good quality oil based porch paint.  I'm partial to Benjamin Moore.  I used it inside my dory (which does live outside) and it's held up well for two seasons.

It will be either in a covered boat slip out of the water or sitting inside on a pair of slings.  For some reason, I thought epoxy and oil based paint would not stick.  I guess a good primer over the epoxy and then the paint is the way?

Jeff,

I painted my interior with oil based exterior enamel..., no primer.  Seems to have adhered quite well.  I wouldn't add the weight (i.e., primer).

Larry

Primer's also good for getting a smoother coat, not just adherence. It finishes the job that you started with the fairing compound. Lay down a few coats of primer, sand it with a fairing board, repeat until it looks perfect or you've had enough sanding.

Laszlo

Thanks Guys,

I'll prime and paint the bilge area with some locally sourced paint.  I have Brightsides paint for the hull and regular schooner for the rest.