You are rigging a stage over the vessel's side and are securing the downhaul with lowering turns at your end of the stage. When finished, what should be done with the remainder of the line?

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Lowered down into the water to provide additional lifelines

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Coiled on the stage with the bitter end on top

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Coiled on deck to be slacked down by a seaman as needed

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Coiled on the stage with the bitter end on the bottom

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