Would you buy a sailboat with a shortened mast?

Would you consider buying a 45’ sailing catamaran with a professionally shortened mast? The mast was reduced from 70’ to 63’ for ICW clearance. We’re new sailors planning to live aboard and explore the Bahamas, Caribbean, and East Coast, but we’re not particularly focused on cruising the ICW.

Experienced sailors, how would this modification affect the boat’s performance and handling in places like the Caribbean? Will the reduced mast height significantly impact light-wind sailing or overall cruising efficiency? Should we keep looking for a vessel with its original rig?

We’d love to hear your insights—thanks in advance!