I'm guessing the process for a kayak is much the same?

Now a tandem kayak question on the topic of "OK, so i bought a boat..."
After several years of renting, I purchased a tandem [Necky Amaruk] a
couple of weeks ago. I figure either my wife or my daughter will
accompany me most of the time. However, I anticipate that I'll be more
fanatical than they. So, on those days when I'm alone, are there
recommendations re weight distribution? Is it much of an issue? Should
I place dead weight on the forward cockpit? Should I plave dead weight
near the bow? Any good deas re dead weight; I'm thinking of bottled
water in a mesh bag.

Thanks in advance.

frtzw906