Raymarine plotters are generally IPX6 and IPX7 rated. I was told directly by Apple tech support that they don't even apply for an IP rating for the current phones and iPads...
Just do not challenge the Boat Babe.... You will never be forgiven....I use a Lifeproof Nude case on my iPad
IPx6 is rates against jets of water (storm-blown spray and rain)I have my Raymarine (RM) chart plotter at the helm and Admiral has her iPad (also a repeater for RM chart plotter). She is a "back seat" navigator in shallow waters. "We are getting close to that shallow!"
Aye, Admiral but we are at high tide and that is 1 nm away.
I asked the RM tech about the wet environment for MFD helm display. He said it is the same as that iPad and iPhone!
He gave me the standard spec number (I forgot it now). I looked it up and it is NOT submergible but they were the same.
We have been in 2 - 40knt wind, horizontal blinding Rain storms. I couldn't see my RM display anyway. No problems.
We use the iPad as an anchor alarm, since the Admiral uses the iPad like a "Teddy bear" for peace of mind, so it stays with her.
Jim...
PS: I hear the new iPhone is water proof.
Agree@MikeHoncho that looks like a good find. I would be concerned about the holding power in a rough sea state. Perhaps when the water gets rough the tablet and holder gets stowed below.
While still not practical in a real blow, the Ram holder has more contact points with the tablet. What feels like strong springs. It looks to me a bit more secure. I have acquired one and will be installing it next week. I'll let you know how it goes after I have sailed with it for a couple of times.
Ram Mount X-Grip III Universal Clamping Cradle for 10-Inch Large Tablets (RAMHOLUN9U