Narrative:

Tower cleared the B737 ahead of us to cross [runway] 28L; hold short [runway] 28R. Then we were given the same clearance. We noted the pair on short final and knowing there was not much holding space we expedited across and stopped pretty close to the B737. We were only able to get half of our plane over the runway hold short line. It looked like slight staggering on arrival so it was possible for the B737 to just take the runway making room for us between arrival of [runways] 28R and 28L traffic. Tower amended our departure - right turn 060 now a new frequency. Before the arrival of the [runway] 28R traffic though tower cleared another airplane to cross [runway] 28L and hold short [runway] 28R. They questioned his clearance since this would be three aircraft holding short of [runway] 28R with not even room for two and traffic closing in. Tower reconfirmed previous instructions. Upon [runway] 28R landing; tower cleared the B737 to line up and wait [runway] 28R. We were so close that their expedited movement really rocked our plane from jet wash. After tower cleared the B737 for takeoff; were given line up and wait [runway] 28R; maintain 3;000 on departure; and to move down the runway so he could line up [another aircraft] on the runway behind us. Reaching about the 1;000 ft marker tower cleared us for takeoff and to turn as soon as able. I was aware we had performance for the pseudo intersection takeoff since we were well before taxiway east that we had data for. Wake turbulence separation was not as well planned as we hit it upon rotation. The early turn helped avoid it more however it put us rather close to the B737 that departed ahead of us.cause: tower playing cowboy trying to get more departures out. [It was] our inability to see the big picture and having to trust tower's plan and their spacing.suggestions: not to accept tower's clearance even if they say there is room. Not to get rushed by the situation so you can focus on things like wake separation; and inform tower of your requirement. Find out how much they want us to 'move down' when lining up a second aircraft. Try to accommodate tower but do not let them fly your plane for you.

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Original NASA ASRS Text

Title: EMB-120 Captain reported encountering wake turbulence after takeoff from SFO in trail of a B737.

Narrative: Tower cleared the B737 ahead of us to cross [Runway] 28L; hold short [Runway] 28R. Then we were given the same clearance. We noted the pair on short final and knowing there was not much holding space we expedited across and stopped pretty close to the B737. We were only able to get half of our plane over the runway hold short line. It looked like slight staggering on arrival so it was possible for the B737 to just take the runway making room for us between arrival of [Runways] 28R and 28L traffic. Tower amended our departure - right turn 060 now a new frequency. Before the arrival of the [Runway] 28R traffic though Tower cleared another airplane to cross [Runway] 28L and hold short [Runway] 28R. They questioned his clearance since this would be three aircraft holding short of [Runway] 28R with not even room for two and traffic closing in. Tower reconfirmed previous instructions. Upon [Runway] 28R landing; Tower cleared the B737 to line up and wait [Runway] 28R. We were so close that their expedited movement really rocked our plane from jet wash. After Tower cleared the B737 for takeoff; were given line up and wait [Runway] 28R; maintain 3;000 on departure; and to move down the runway so he could line up [another aircraft] on the runway behind us. Reaching about the 1;000 FT marker Tower cleared us for takeoff and to turn as soon as able. I was aware we had performance for the pseudo intersection takeoff since we were well before Taxiway E that we had data for. Wake turbulence separation was not as well planned as we hit it upon rotation. The early turn helped avoid it more however it put us rather close to the B737 that departed ahead of us.Cause: Tower playing cowboy trying to get more departures out. [It was] our inability to see the big picture and having to trust Tower's plan and their spacing.Suggestions: Not to accept Tower's clearance even if they say there is room. Not to get rushed by the situation so you can focus on things like wake separation; and inform Tower of your requirement. Find out how much they want us to 'move down' when lining up a second aircraft. Try to accommodate Tower but do not let them fly your plane for you.

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