Skerry - to primer hull or not to primer hull

I see two contradictory instructions in the Skerry manual and the online finishing tips.  The instruction in the manual is to first paint the hull with a hi-build primer.  The contradictory instruction is to never apply primer below the waterline.  Instead, the finish coat directly to the epoxy.  Which is correct?  Do I not need primer at all if the hull will be painted and the interior varnished?