Hey guys, just picked up a nice 12 foot Jon boat, and looking to paint it. I don't know the first thing about painting a boat, and hoping someone on here can help me out!

First thing I need to know is what kind of primers, and paints I will be needing? I live near alot of paint/hardware stores, and hopefully can get all the supplies there.

If it's aluminum, you'll need a self-etching primer.  Any decent automotive paint will be fine for the paint.

Interlux makes a two-part paint called Perfection that's as tough as nails. Low_Budget_Hooker can give you more info on the subject that you will need.