It depends
Hi there,
And first, congratulations on splicing your gang. I am so glad that you made the effort to get that skill into your hands. Keep that gift moving.
For the service, I have always found that short stretches, as on splices, simply don't hold onto water long enough for any significant crevice corrosion. I always apply lanolin or Tef-Gel anyway, but have seen quite old served S.S. splices that wore out from fatigue, not corrosion.
As for the service in the wake of the thimble, what diameter wire are you using? I don't usually serve 7/32" and smaller, as it is supple enough to take a fair turn. Larger wire isn't so good at that, and you may have some weakening as a result. See how it looks after loading. Be sure to check the standing part, too.
Fair leads,
Brion Toss
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