A herald of spring for the boating season is always the weekend that the Boat Shop in Manahawkin holds its annual open house. The shop’s 12th annual open house will be held Saturday, March 31 in a newly rearranged store and with special observances.

“This year the store will be full of special one-day-only open house sales. As always, the store will have door prizes, grab bags, refreshments and numerous manufacturer representatives to help with customers.