When you have chosen the two pack paint system that you are going to use, download and read the instructions carefully. It is highly likely (near certain) that it will specify that the substrate should be shot blasted, usually to a standard of Sa2.5. If you choose to do any less than the paint manufacturer specifies then you are likely to be disappointed by the outcome.
Note the same applies to meeting all the requirements, such as ambient temperature, humidity, curing time before re-floating the boat etc.
Any boat yard saying they know better and that you do not need to comply with the manufacturer's specification is at best taking a chance and would make me doubt their competence to do the work.
After all its worth doing the job properly as it should last many years if done correctly.