Roost Booster on Ebay

[1978 Rogers]

Wasn't someone looking for one a little while ago?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=26455&item=4532589613&rd=1

[Hardin18 II]

Do these do anything for performance?

[1978 Rogers]

I think its more for show.

[Hardin18 II]

Thats what I figured, Thanx.

[Hardin18 II]

It is not just for show, some boats react very well to these.
Do these things point up or down like a droop when installed?

[HoffmanEagleMarine]

The Rooster Booster has 8* built into it. Not much help for all out top speed on most boats, but some huge tails!!! Doug

[HoffmanEagleMarine]

They go up! If go down, wear your mask/air tank!

[BAE_557]

It keeps the thrust angle at 3 degrees up in relation to the keel with the nozzle at 0 degrees in relation to pin on the Place Diverter/ Rooster Booster. This setup keeps the thrust angle at a consistent 3 degrees up under heavy acceleration.
Pin angle from keel line:
Bowl angle -4 degrees
Rooster Booster +7 degrees
Place Diverter 0 degrees
Equals +3 degrees

[HoffmanEagleMarine]

BAE 557, Sorry, but I don't understand the old set-up from the new. Also, the Rooser Booster is claimed to have +8*. this would mean;
The current set-up=
Keel 0
Bowl/Intake -4
RoosterBooster +8
Nozzle 0
Total +4 up
How come so much difference from the old to new. It looks like you had the intake set the same and keel work or not?, a -4* wedge at the snoot, a +7* off of the snoot, nozzle at 0. This equals -1? I apologize if I'm wrong, but you lost me somewhere.....????? :hammerhea Doug

[BAE_557]

I changed out the Droop Snoot for the Rooster Booster and removed the wedge. The Droop Snoot configuration as shown was an early setup for testing purposes only.
For some reason my R/B does measure in at 7 degrees and not 8 degrees.

[HoffmanEagleMarine]

BAE 557, Cool! I'm just learning some of the set-ups for the larger hp rigs......Doug

[bp]

It keeps the thrust angle at 3 degrees up in relation to the keel with the nozzle at 0 degrees in relation to pin on the Place Diverter/ Rooster Booster. This setup keeps the thrust angle at a consistent 3 degrees up under heavy acceleration.
Pin angle from keel line:
Bowl angle -4 degrees
Rooster Booster +7 degrees
Place Diverter 0 degrees
Equals +3 degrees
so, just to clarify, you're running your deal with 3 degrees up nozzle?

[steelcomp]

I remember seeing a number of BFJets running them. They don't need the droop since, at the speeds they were runing, the last thing they need is lift in the rear. Most are runing tapered shoes to help keep the boat planted. The RB helps get the nozzle angle to a working position, then it can be tuned with the PD. It also acts as an extension of the bowl, which helps the water straighten out before going through the nozzle. :coffeycup

[Jim Brock]

you might have a 5 degree intake in your mach 1 or they could have set it in a 1 degree down, Jim

[BAE_557]

so, just to clarify, you're running your deal with 3 degrees up nozzle?
I ran at 3 degrees up with the previous setup, I found that to be the optimal setting for that configuration. With all the changes that have taken place during the winter months (pump, keel, engine), the test and tune process will have to begin all over again.

[BAE_557]

I remember seeing a number of BFJets running them. They don't need the droop since, at the speeds they were runing, the last thing they need is lift in the rear. Most are runing tapered shoes to help keep the boat planted. The RB helps get the nozzle angle to a working position, then it can be tuned with the PD. It also acts as an extension of the bowl, which helps the water straighten out before going through the nozzle. :coffeycup
Absolutely

[lickedysplit]

hey man we live in portland oregon own a 1970 16 foot rogers!Thought maybe we could get our boats together and make some noise!!!! LOTS OF COOL LAKES IN WASHINGTON MAYBE RIFE LAKE.I HAVE ONLY SEEN ONE OTHER ROGERS BUT IT WAS IN SORRY SHAPE KINDA SLOW TOO!!
BRENT

[1978 Rogers]

Sure Brent sounds good. Have you seen the thread about Labor Day at Blue Lake? Blue Lake should be a good turn out. I also started one for Moses Lake at the end of June.
PS, Am I allowed to Highjack my own thread?

[1978 Rogers]

This went for $170.37 on Ebay. Is this what one of these are worth? WOW!

[sanger rat]

This went for $170.37 on Ebay. Is this what one of these are worth? WOW!
Only on Ebay. I just sold one a little while ago for a $100. :hammerhea

[Sanger Jet]

This went for $170.37 on Ebay. Is this what one of these are worth? WOW!
I looked at it.......Decided to go with a wedge and one of HTP.'s snoots for less drag.....should be a great combo. :cool: