The Mission of The Antique and Classic Boat Society Inc. is to:

• Bring together people with a common interest in historic, antique and classic boats, sharing fellowship, information, experience and ideas.
• Protect the heritage of boating by promoting first-the preservation, and second-the restoration of historic, antique and classic boats.
• Promote, further, and encourage a love and enjoyment of all aspects of historic, antique and classic boating.
• Serve as a communication channel for our membership, the public, and any other entities regarding information relating to historic, antique and classic boating.  This includes serving as a clearing house and referral service for all information relating to historic, antique and classic boating.
• Serve as a governing body and parent organization for such chapters as shall be formed and created under our auspices.  This includes providing support for and communicating with these chapters.
• Inspire and support quality boat shows and related events among our chapters, to establish and maintain standards for classifying boats and conducting boat shows.
• Educate our membership and the general public concerning safety and protocol as it relates to historic, antique and classic boating.